Tasiilaq Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Tasiilaq is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from cold during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Tasiilaq, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a chilly 10°C in July to a very cold -4°C in March.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -9°C in March. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Tasiilaq experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1301 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Tasiilaq, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives high snowfall, with an average of 141 mm of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 16 snowy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 56 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Tasiilaq 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
In Tasiilaq, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from -1°C in January to 4°C in June.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tasiilaq.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 83%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in April, May, June, July, August, September and October and higher in January, February, March, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
overcast and heavy snow overcast and heavy snow partly cloudy and rainForecast for Tasiilaq
15 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 10°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is March with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 141 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 247 hours of sunshine.
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