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Nanortalik, Greenland

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1,185 Population 297/sq mi density
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Nanortalik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average35.5°F
34% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates60.1417°N, 45.2407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nuuk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.61"
Driest Month (May) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 9, 2024.

Oct 14, 1998 91 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M5.0 91 km
Feb 4, 1991 143 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.8 143 km
Jan 6, 2023 western Greenland M4.7 96 km
Jan 27, 2022 88 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.6 88 km
Apr 11, 2013 94 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.6 94 km
Jan 19, 2022 95 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.6 95 km
Oct 25, 2012 90 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.6 90 km
Sep 22, 2022 97 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.5 98 km
Sep 9, 1996 140 km ENE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.5 140 km
Aug 25, 2021 114 km ENE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.5 114 km
Jan 15, 2022 97 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.5 98 km
Jan 21, 2013 99 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.5 99 km
Aug 9, 2024 89 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.4 89 km
Nov 8, 2013 109 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.4 110 km
Nov 8, 1998 85 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.3 86 km
Jan 6, 2023 87 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.3 87 km
Jan 18, 2022 91 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.3 91 km
Aug 30, 2016 116 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.3 117 km
Mar 13, 2022 81 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.3 81 km
Jan 15, 2022 Kujalleq, Greenland M4.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
May 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
June 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
July 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
October 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

Nanortalik has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 26°F in February to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and May the driest (1.9").

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