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Temperature in Greenland in December

December in Greenland has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Nord with -22°C to low temperatures in Ittoqqortoormiit with 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Ittoqqortoormiit and -28°C in Nord.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Greenland in December?

To get a sense of December's typical temperatures in the key spots of Greenland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in December in Greenland?
  • From a thorough analysis of our records, Ittoqqortoormiit clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 4°C, and evenings that remain near 0°C.

  • What is the coldest city in December in Greenland?
  • When looking through our records, we find that Nord stands out as the coolest city in Greenland for the month of December. Daytime highs average -22°C and it cools down to about -28°C at night.

  • What is the water's temperature in December?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 0°C in Egedesminde this month, so not the best month to swim.

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