Sermersooq, Greenland Weather

Sermersooq,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-20°C
-4.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 712 hPa

Feel like: -28 °C

Temperature: -20°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 76%

Wind: ENE - 29 km/h

Visibility: 87.8 km

Weather forecast

Thu
01 Oct
-17°C / -13°C
Moderate Snowfall
Fri
02 Oct
-14°C / -11°C
Moderate Snowfall
Sat
03 Oct
-17°C / -13°C
Snow Fall Slight
Sun
04 Oct
-24°C / -18°C
Overcast
Mon
05 Oct
-27°C / -25°C
Clear Sky
Hourly forecast today:
16:00 PM
-23° / -20°
-23° / -20°
Overcast
76% 38 km/h
17:00 PM
-22° / -19°
-22° / -19°
Overcast
76% 42 km/h
18:00 PM
-22° / -19°
-22° / -19°
Snow Fall Slight
77% 46 km/h
19:00 PM
-22° / -18°
-22° / -18°
Overcast
76% 46 km/h
20:00 PM
-22° / -19°
-22° / -19°
Overcast
77% 47 km/h
21:00 PM
-21° / -18°
-21° / -18°
Overcast
77% 46 km/h
22:00 PM
-20° / -17°
-20° / -17°
Snow Fall Slight
77% 51 km/h
23:00 PM
-20° / -17°
-20° / -17°
Snow Fall Slight
77% 53 km/h
00:00 AM
-20° / -17°
-20° / -17°
Snow Fall Slight
77% 53 km/h
01:00 AM
-19° / -17°
-19° / -17°
Snow Fall Slight
77% 53 km/h
02:00 AM
-18° / -15°
-18° / -15°
Moderate Snowfall
78% 56 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -17.3°C
  • Average low -23.3°C
  • Hottest day -4°C (14 October 2026)
  • Coldest day -29°C (10 October 2026)
  • Average humidity 78.43%
  • Days with precipitation 23 days
  • Highest precipitation 60 mm (20 September 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -21°C
  • Min: -27°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Sermersooq over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Sermersooq in the coming days

Rainfall in Sermersooq in the coming days

Sermersooq Climate Summary

Sermersooq features a Ice Cap (Köppen classification: EF), with an average annual temperature of -2.65ºC (27.23ºF), which is about 7.42% higher than the national average for Greenland. Annually, the city experiences approximately 74.85 millimeters (2.95 inches) of rainfall, spread across 126.73 rainy days, accounting for 34.72% of the year.

Longitude 68.0917981
Latitude -39.2845123
Yearly high temperature -1.23ºC (29.79ºF)
Yearly low temperature -7.01ºC (19.38ºF)
Hottest month July 4.6ºC (40.28ºF)
Coldest month March -13.38ºC (7.92ºF)
Yearly precip 74.85mm (2.95in)
Days with rainfall 126.73 days (34.72%)
Driest month August (80.69%)
Wettest month April (82.86%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -6.16° / -11.56° 13.09 days
February -6.32° / -12.22° 13.36 days
March -5.55° / -13.38° 12.27 days
April -1.35° / -9.72° 12.91 days
May 1.22° / -5.89° 10.09 days
June 3.31° / -1.84° 7.82 days
July 4.6° / -0.2° 4.82 days
August 4.46° / -0.75° 5.73 days
September 2.58° / -2.23° 13.55 days
October -0.57° / -5.43° 11.09 days
November -4.17° / -9.14° 11.64 days
December -6.81° / -11.74° 10.36 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Sermersooq?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 4.6ºC) and March are the coolest (daily mean of -13.38ºC).

2. What should I wear in Sermersooq today?

For today's frigid weather in Sermersooq, with low temperatures at -17ºC (1.4ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Thermal base layers (top and bottom)
- Insulated gloves or mittens
- Beanie or thermal hat
- Fleece or wool sweater

Temperature

Early
-30°C / -27°C
Morning
-29°C / -26°C
Afternoon
-24°C / -21°C
Evening
-21°C / -18°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 432
  • CO 108
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 79
  • PM10 0
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,380

Sunrise / Sunset

08:46
20:05