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Weather & Climate in Ilulissat, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ilulissat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
44°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 24.1°F |
| 55% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,017/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.2198°N, 51.0986°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Apr 6, 2016 | 58 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2016 | 58 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.5 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 53 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.5 | 95 km | 14 km |
| May 9, 2016 | 59 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2007 | 35 km NW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 49 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 42 km N of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 47 km N of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 108 km WNW of Ilulissat, Greenland | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2014 | 20 km E of Qasigiannguit, Greenland | M4.2 | 48 km | 15 km |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 78 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2010 | 109 km WNW of Ilulissat, Greenland | M4.0 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 82 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.0 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 59 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M3.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 89 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M3.6 | 94 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2000 | PAATUUT, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 50.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 2014 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 10.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 2012 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 8 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| April | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
Ilulissat has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 5°F in March to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.6").