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Weather & Climate in Nanortalik, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nanortalik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1417°N, 45.2407°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Oct 14, 1998 | 91 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1991 | 143 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2023 | western Greenland | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 88 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 94 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 95 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 90 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 97 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 140 km ENE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 114 km ENE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2022 | 97 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 99 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 89 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2013 | 109 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1998 | 85 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2023 | 87 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2022 | 91 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2016 | 116 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 81 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 81 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Kujalleq, Greenland | M4.1 | 97 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in |
Nanortalik has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 26°F in February to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and May the driest (1.9").