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Weather & Climate in Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kangaatsiaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 23.7°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,061/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.3065°N, 53.4641°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 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2016 | 58 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.5 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 53 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.5 | 92 km | 14 km |
| May 9, 2016 | 59 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2011 | 37 km NNW of Sisimiut, Greenland | M4.3 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2007 | 35 km NW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 49 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 42 km N of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 47 km N of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2014 | 20 km E of Qasigiannguit, Greenland | M4.2 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 78 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 82 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.0 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 59 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 89 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M3.6 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 77 km SW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M3.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Kangaatsiaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 3°F in February to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.8").