Grytviken, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Full City Profile

2 Population
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
Grytviken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 27°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.0 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 27°F Jul (-3°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average27°F (-3°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates54.2811°S, 36.5092°W
TimezoneAtlantic/South_Georgia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.0"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Mar 8, 2020 South Georgia Island region M4.9 110 km
Jul 28, 2002 South Georgia Island region M4.8 96 km
Feb 25, 2003 South Georgia Island region M4.6 68 km
Feb 19, 2020 South Georgia Island region M4.6 101 km
Sep 19, 2022 South Georgia Island region M4.6 107 km
Mar 2, 2021 South Georgia Island region M4.6 110 km
Jun 18, 2022 South Georgia Island region M4.5 148 km
Aug 5, 2022 South Georgia Island region M4.5 115 km
Mar 30, 2020 South Georgia Island region M4.4 108 km
Jun 23, 2020 South Georgia Island region M4.3 125 km
Sep 20, 2015 South Georgia Island region M4.3 131 km
Apr 28, 2020 South Georgia Island region M4.3 118 km
Aug 9, 2000 South Georgia Island region M4.3 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Warmest
March 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in
April 35°F (2°C) 6.0 in
May 30°F (-1°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 29°F (-2°C) 5.5 in
July 27°F (-3°C) 5.6 in Coldest
August 29°F (-2°C) 5.7 in
September 31°F (-1°C) 4.8 in
October 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Driest

Grytviken has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 27°F in July to 41°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (3.8").

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