Climate Change Chart of Qaanaaq, Greenland
Comprehensive Climate Change Chart of Qaanaaq, Greenland: Monthly Averages and Impact Trends
For Qaanaaq, Greenland, the climate data compare 1940–1950 with 2013–2023.
Averaged across calendar months, monthly mean temperature was higher by a difference of +2.78 °C. The largest monthly increase was in August, at +4.65 °C; these are changes in monthly means, not daytime maximum temperatures or a description of every month.
Overview of climate changes
Temperature changes
Averaged across calendar months, monthly mean temperature was higher by a difference of +2.78 °C. The largest monthly increase was in August, at +4.65 °C; these are changes in monthly means, not daytime maximum temperatures or a description of every month.
Changes in rainfall
Mean daily rainfall rose by a difference of +0.12 mm/day averaged across calendar months, while the largest monthly increase was in August, at +0.99 mm/day. These are daily averages rather than monthly totals, and the overall mean does not imply that rainfall increased in every month or indicate how often rain fell.
Changes in snowfall
Mean daily snowfall increased by a difference of +0.52 mm/day averaged across calendar months. The monthly changes were not uniform: the largest increase was in April, at +2.70 mm/day, while the largest decrease was in February, at a difference of -0.89 mm/day. These daily means do not express monthly snowfall totals.
Changes in sunshine duration
Mean daily sunshine duration decreased by a difference of -1.07 hours/day averaged across calendar months. The largest monthly decrease was in August, at a difference of -2.96 hours/day, whereas September had the largest increase, at +0.20 hours/day. The monthly mean differences describe aggregate changes, not the conditions on particular days.
Climate Change Data Overview for Qaanaaq, Greenland
Explore the comprehensive climate change data for Qaanaaq, Greenland. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes influenced by climate change, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
Temperature °C
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -22.96 | -21.08 | 1.89 |
| Feb | -24.11 | -23.17 | 0.94 |
| Mar | -23.59 | -21.12 | 2.47 |
| Apr | -18.34 | -13.77 | 4.57 |
| May | -6.97 | -4.68 | 2.28 |
| Jun | 1.41 | 2.91 | 1.50 |
| Jul | 3.25 | 7.42 | 4.17 |
| Aug | 0.69 | 5.34 | 4.65 |
| Sep | -5.62 | -3.78 | 1.85 |
| Oct | -12.19 | -10.36 | 1.83 |
| Nov | -18.66 | -15.51 | 3.15 |
| Dec | -23.33 | -19.22 | 4.12 |
| ⌀ Month | -12.54 | -9.75 | 2.78 |
Sunshine (h) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb | 0.79 | 0.89 | 0.10 |
| Mar | 6.46 | 6.20 | -0.27 |
| Apr | 14.57 | 12.25 | -2.32 |
| May | 20.31 | 18.29 | -2.03 |
| Jun | 20.21 | 17.62 | -2.59 |
| Jul | 18.96 | 16.34 | -2.62 |
| Aug | 14.68 | 11.72 | -2.96 |
| Sep | 7.59 | 7.79 | 0.20 |
| Oct | 2.21 | 1.85 | -0.36 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 8.82 | 7.75 | -1.07 |
Rain (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| May | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Jun | 0.14 | 0.34 | 0.20 |
| Jul | 0.77 | 0.97 | 0.20 |
| Aug | 0.59 | 1.58 | 0.99 |
| Sep | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.03 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.13 | 0.25 | 0.12 |
Snow (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.14 | 1.11 | -0.03 |
| Feb | 1.97 | 1.08 | -0.89 |
| Mar | 2.22 | 2.33 | 0.11 |
| Apr | 1.43 | 4.13 | 2.70 |
| May | 3.06 | 3.59 | 0.54 |
| Jun | 3.92 | 5.82 | 1.90 |
| Jul | 2.82 | 2.45 | -0.37 |
| Aug | 4.35 | 5.53 | 1.18 |
| Sep | 6.72 | 6.48 | -0.24 |
| Oct | 5.02 | 5.41 | 0.39 |
| Nov | 3.42 | 3.32 | -0.09 |
| Dec | 1.15 | 2.15 | 1.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 3.10 | 3.62 | 0.52 |
