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Weather & Climate in Nuuk, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 29.0°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 265.0 sq mi (686.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.1835°N, 51.7216°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jun 4, 2018 | 73 km SE of Maniitsoq, Greenland | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1992 | 25 km ENE of Maniitsoq, Greenland | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in |
Nuuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 13°F in February to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.5").