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Weather & Climate in Uummannaq, Greenland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uummannaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 23.6°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.6744°N, 52.1255°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jun 16, 2008 | 122 km NNW of Uummannaq, Greenland | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 108 km WNW of Ilulissat, Greenland | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 78 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2010 | 109 km WNW of Ilulissat, Greenland | M4.0 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 82 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M4.0 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 89 km NNW of Aasiaat, Greenland | M3.6 | 140 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | KARRAT FJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 90.0 m | 4 | 128 km |
| 2000 | PAATUUT, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 50.0 m | — | 53 km |
| 2014 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 10.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1952 | SOUTH COAST OF NUUSSUAQ, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 2.5 m | 1 | 55 km |
| 1985 | UBEKENDT ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| April | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 38°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Uummannaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 2°F in March to 43°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.1") and March the driest (0.4").