Upernavik Weather in December

What's the weather like in Upernavik (Qaasuitsup) in December 2024?

The climate in Upernavik during December can be summarized as very cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Upernavik and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -13°C (9°F), whilst at night -17°C (1°F) is normal.

Upernavik weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -12.6°C 9.4°F
Nightly temperature -17.3°C 0.9°F
Average temperature -14.9°C 5.2°F
Daily sunshine 0 hrs
Avg rainfall 26 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature -0.4°C 31.4°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Upernavik with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Upernavik

Upernavik average temperature in December

December rainfall

Upernavik average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Upernavik average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Upernavik in December 2024.

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Upernavik weather stats

Upernavik weather statistics
Hottest month: July 7°C 44.6°F
Driest month: May 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: April 3.5hrs
Coldest month: March -17.8°C -0°F
Wettest month: September 38mm 1.5ins
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