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Weather & Climate in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kangerlussuaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 22°F (-6°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet.
Temperature
-3°F Jan (-19°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 21.6°F |
| 60% below US avg | |
| January Average | -3°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.0088°N, 50.6894°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 22, 2001 | 54 km NNE of Maniitsoq, Greenland | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2011 | 37 km NNW of Sisimiut, Greenland | M4.3 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 23 km SSW of Sisimiut, Greenland | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in |
Kangerlussuaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from -3°F in February to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and March the driest (0.2").