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Weather & Climate in Tasiilaq, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tasiilaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 44°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 28.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 27.7°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Coordinates | 65.6145°N, 37.6368°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 13, 1991 | 15 km NNE of Tasiilaq, Greenland | M4.8 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 27 km N of Tasiilaq, Greenland | M4.6 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1993 | 99 km WSW of Tasiilaq, Greenland | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 22 km N of Tasiilaq, Greenland | M4.5 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 34 km NNE of Tasiilaq, Greenland | M4.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 30 km NE of Tasiilaq, Greenland | M4.3 | 31 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 82 km SW of Tasiilaq, Greenland | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 32 km NNE of Tasiilaq, Greenland | M4.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 42 km SW of Tasiilaq, Greenland | M4.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| April | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in |
Tasiilaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 16°F in March to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.7").