Climate of Qaanaaq, Qaasuitsup, Greenland
Point-value climate at Qaanaaq (Qaasuitsup, Greenland). Population approximately 616.
Located in Qaasuitsup, Greenland, Qaanaaq has a polar or high-altitude climate. Population approximately 616. Monthly average temperatures range from -25.6°C / -14.1°F in February to 2.5°C / 36.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 5 mm / 0.2 in (March) to 24 mm / 0.9 in (July) — about 133 mm / 5.2 in across the year. Qaanaaq is the capital of Qaasuitsup. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Qaanaaq's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -23.5°C-10.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| February | -25.6°C-14.1°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| March | -25.5°C-13.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| April | -18.5°C-1.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| May | -8.2°C17.2°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| June | -0.6°C30.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| July | 2.5°C36.5°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
| August | 1.4°C34.5°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| September | -4.7°C23.5°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| October | -11.6°C11.1°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| November | -16.8°C1.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | — |
| December | -19.9°C-3.8°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Qaanaaq?
Qaanaaq does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Qaanaaq's warmest month is July at an average of 2.5°C / 36.5°F, and its driest month is March with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Qaanaaq?
Qaanaaq, in Qaasuitsup, Greenland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -25.6°C / -14.1°F in February to 2.5°C / 36.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 133 mm / 5.2 in, with the wettest month being July (24 mm / 0.9 in) and the driest March (5 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Qaanaaq in July?
The average temperature in Qaanaaq in July is 2.5°C / 36.5°F, with rainfall of about 24 mm / 0.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Qaanaaq?
The driest month in Qaanaaq is March, with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -25.5°C / -13.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Qaanaaq?
The wettest month in Qaanaaq is July, with approximately 24 mm / 0.9 in of average monthly rainfall.