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Qasigiannguit, Greenland
Full City Profile
1,081
Population
1,010/sq mi density
43 ft
Elevation
13 meters
24°F
Avg Temperature
-4°C
Qasigiannguit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 24.3°F |
| 55% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.8193°N, 51.1922°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 10.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 2012 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| April | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in |
Qasigiannguit has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 3°F in March to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.7").