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Narsaq, Greenland

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1,346 Population 184/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
Narsaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average32.1°F
41% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates60.9130°N, 46.0506°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nuuk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 M5.0 111 km
Jan 6, 2023 western Greenland M4.7 111 km
Jan 27, 2022 88 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.6 108 km
Apr 11, 2013 94 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.6 116 km
Jan 19, 2022 95 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.6 115 km
Oct 25, 2012 90 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.6 116 km
Sep 22, 2022 97 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.5 102 km
Jan 21, 2013 99 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.5 114 km
Jan 15, 2022 97 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.5 111 km
Nov 8, 2013 109 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.4 115 km
Aug 9, 2024 89 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.4 113 km
Aug 30, 2016 116 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.3 127 km
Nov 8, 1998 85 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.3 98 km
Jan 6, 2023 87 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.3 112 km
Jan 18, 2022 91 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.3 110 km
Mar 13, 2022 81 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.3 102 km
Jan 15, 2022 Kujalleq, Greenland M4.1 106 km
Jun 25, 2018 99 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M4.0 112 km
Jul 9, 1998 87 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland M3.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 2.3 in
May 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
July 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
October 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.6 in

Narsaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 20°F in January to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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