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Weather & Climate in Narsaq, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Narsaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 32.1°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.9130°N, 46.0506°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2023 | western Greenland | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 88 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 94 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 95 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 90 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 97 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 99 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2022 | 97 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2013 | 109 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 89 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2016 | 116 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1998 | 85 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2023 | 87 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2022 | 91 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 81 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 102 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Kujalleq, Greenland | M4.1 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 99 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.0 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 87 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M3.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in |
Narsaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 20°F in January to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.2").