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Weather & Climate in Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qeqertarsuaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 19°F (-7°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
1°F Jan (-17°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 18.6°F |
| 66% below US avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 1,544.4 sq mi (4,000.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.2472°N, 53.5368°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Apr 6, 2016 | 58 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.7 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2016 | 58 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.5 | 10 km | 14 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 53 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.5 | 13 km | 14 km |
| May 9, 2016 | 59 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.4 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2007 | 35 km NW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 49 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 42 km N of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 47 km N of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 108 km WNW of Ilulissat, Greenland | M4.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2014 | 20 km E of Qasigiannguit, Greenland | M4.2 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 78 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.1 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2010 | 109 km WNW of Ilulissat, Greenland | M4.0 | 47 km | 18 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 82 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.0 | 21 km | 18 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 59 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M3.7 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 89 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M3.6 | 28 km | 18 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 77 km SW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M3.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2000 | PAATUUT, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 50.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 2014 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 10.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1952 | SOUTH COAST OF NUUSSUAQ, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 2.5 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 2012 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| April | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.5 in |
Qeqertarsuaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from -4°F in March to 42°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.6").