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Weather & Climate in Paamiut, Greenland

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Paamiut has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average32.3°F
40% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates61.9940°N, 49.6678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nuuk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 21.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
June 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
July 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
October 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.7 in

Paamiut has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 20°F in January to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.5").

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