Kangerlussuaq Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Kangerlussuaq’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Greenland.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Visitors to Kangerlussuaq will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a mild 16°C in July to a very cold -15°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -23°C in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kangerlussuaq by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 45 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. For more information, please visit our Kangerlussuaq Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Greenland Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Greenland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Kangerlussuaq Temperatures Compared World Wide
Kangerlussuaq’s average annual maximum temperature is -0°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Meanwhile, New York City, USA, experiences a more pronounced seasonal variation with an average annual temperature of 17°C.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Kangerlussuaq’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Kangerlussuaq climate page.
Current temperature in Kangerlussuaq
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