Uummannaq Weather in January

What's the weather like in Uummannaq (Qaasuitsup) in January 2025?

The climate in Uummannaq during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Uummannaq and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -16°C (4°F), whilst at night -22°C (-8°F) is normal.

Uummannaq weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -15.5°C 4.1°F
Nightly temperature -22.1°C -7.8°F
Average temperature -18.8°C -1.8°F
Daily sunshine 0.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 24 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature -0.6°C 30.9°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 14.3kph 9 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Uummannaq with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Uummannaq

Uummannaq average temperature in January

January rainfall

Uummannaq average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Uummannaq average rain in January

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 Uummannaq in January 2024.

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Uummannaq weather stats

Uummannaq weather statistics
Hottest month: July 5.7°C 42.3°F
Driest month: May 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: April 3.1hrs
Coldest month: March -18.1°C -0.6°F
Wettest month: September 39mm 1.5ins
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