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Weather & Climate in Maniitsoq, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maniitsoq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 27.4°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 770/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.4151°N, 52.8982°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 73 km SE of Maniitsoq, Greenland | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1992 | 25 km ENE of Maniitsoq, Greenland | M4.4 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 40 km NE of Maniitsoq, Greenland | M4.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Maniitsoq has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 9°F in February to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.3").