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Weather & Climate in Qaqortoq, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaqortoq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 33.7°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.7184°N, 46.0356°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2023 | western Greenland | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 88 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 94 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 95 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 90 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 114 km ENE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.5 | 148 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2022 | 97 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 89 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2013 | 109 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1998 | 85 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2023 | 87 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2022 | 91 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2016 | 116 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 81 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M4.3 | 98 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 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 87 km NE of Nanortalik, Greenland | M3.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in |
Qaqortoq has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 21°F in January to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").