Danmarkshavn Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Danmarkshavn experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from cold days
to very cold weather.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Danmarkshavn is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a chilly 5°C in July to a very cold -19°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -25°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Danmarkshavn has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 407 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Danmarkshavn shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 50 mm of precipitation over 5 snowy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 13 mm of snow/rainfall over a single snowy/rainy day. For more details, please visit our Danmarkshavn Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Danmarkshavn serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Danmarkshavn.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 79%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in July and August to 4 m/s in January, February, March, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
overcast and snow overcast and slight snow overcast and slight snowForecast for Danmarkshavn
6 m/s
6 m/s
12 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Danmarkshavn in Greenland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 5°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -19°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 50 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 378 hours of sunshine.
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