Upernavik
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Upernavik month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Upernavik are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 3–7°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 7°C), February the coldest (average low -24°C), and August the wettest (about 59 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -15.7 | -21.0 | 17 | 0.0 |
| February | -18.6 | -24.0 | 7 | 2.5 |
| March | -16.2 | -21.1 | 16 | 6.9 |
| April | -7.7 | -12.6 | 26 | 9.7 |
| May | -2.4 | -5.6 | 30 | 12.1 |
| June | 2.5 | -0.1 | 30 | 13.7 |
| July | 7.0 | 3.9 | 49 | 13.1 |
| August | 7.1 | 4.1 | 59 | 10.0 |
| September | 2.6 | -0.5 | 50 | 7.1 |
| October | -1.0 | -5.1 | 58 | 3.1 |
| November | -4.9 | -9.3 | 50 | 0.1 |
| December | -8.3 | -12.7 | 37 | 0.0 |
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01 · OverviewUpernavik, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Upernavik took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Upernavik
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Upernavik
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Upernavik
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Upernavik
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Upernavik
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Upernavik
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Frequently Asked Questions about Upernavik
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01 · Q&AWhere is Upernavik located and what are its coordinates?
Upernavik is situated in Greenland at geographic coordinates 72.7836, -56.1493, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Upernavik?
Upernavik has a recorded population of approximately 1,129 and observes the America/Nuuk time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Upernavik?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Upernavik include KL, DA-GL, English, with DKK used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Upernavik?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Upernavik, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.