Weather in Nuuk in january 2025

The weather in Nuuk in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout january

very bad weather 426.8cm

Weather at 6am
20°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Cloudy

13%

Weather at 12pm
20°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Clear/Sunny

22%

Cloudy

13%

Weather at 6pm
20°F

Clear/Sunny

22%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Cloudy

13%

Weather at 3am
20°F

Snow showers

32%

Cloudy

27%

Partly Cloudy

24%

Clear/Sunny

18%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nuuk in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nuuk in january.


The climate of Nuuk in january is very bad

The weather in january in Nuuk is wet (with 2.7in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.4in of rainfall over 5 days.

The climate is very cold in this city january. Bring warm clothes!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 23°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 18°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Nuuk is 20°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Nuuk in january with a maximum record of 41°F in 2016 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 30 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 97% of time.

Day length in Nuuk in january is 05:26. Sunrise is at 09:54 and sets at 15:20.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nuuk in january

Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 20°F
Highest temperature 23°F
Lowest temperature 18°F
Highest record temperature 41°F
(2016)
Lowest record temperature -5°F
(2016)
Number of days at -32°F 30 day(s)
(97%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 32°F
Lowest sea temperature 30°F
Highest sea temperature 34°F
Wind
Wind speed 24km/h
Wind temperature 5°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 2.7in
Number of days with rainfall 4 day(s)
(14%)
Record daily rainfall 1.4in
(2017)
Snowfall 426.8cm
Other climate data
Humidity 78%
Visibility 7.52km
Cloud cover 62%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 3
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 09:54
Time of sunset 15:20
Length of day 05:26
Our opinion about the weather in january
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last january?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nuuk in january 2024:

01-01-2024
Overcast
13°F to 18°F
02-01-2024
Cloudy
16°F to 20°F
03-01-2024
Overcast
22°F to 29°F
04-01-2024
Heavy snow
18°F to 25°F
05-01-2024
Light freezing rain
18°F to 23°F
06-01-2024
Overcast
14°F to 16°F
07-01-2024
Overcast
20°F to 23°F
08-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
13°F to 22°F
09-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 32°F
10-01-2024
Light freezing rain
31°F to 40°F
11-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
9°F to 22°F
12-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
18°F to 22°F
13-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
27°F to 32°F
14-01-2024
Heavy snow
34°F to 36°F
15-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
25°F to 36°F
16-01-2024
Light freezing rain
31°F to 34°F
17-01-2024
Mist
31°F to 32°F
18-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
14°F to 23°F
19-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
4°F to 11°F
20-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
-4°F to 18°F
21-01-2024
Overcast
-5°F to 18°F
22-01-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
20°F to 22°F
23-01-2024
Heavy snow
16°F to 20°F
24-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
-7°F to 5°F
25-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
-18°F to -11°F
26-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
-16°F to -14°F
27-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
-20°F to -18°F
28-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
-9°F to -7°F
29-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
-13°F to -2°F
30-01-2024
Cloudy
-5°F to 7°F
31-01-2024
Heavy snow
16°F to 18°F

Map: other cities in Greenland in january

Cities near Nuuk:

Maniitsoq in januaryvery bad weather
Paamiut in januaryvery bad weather
Sisimiut in januaryvery bad weather
Narsaq in januaryvery bad weather
Qaqortoq in januaryvery bad weather
Aasiaat in januaryvery bad weather
Qasigiannguit in januaryvery bad weather
Ilulissat in januaryvery bad weather
Tasiilaq in januaryvery bad weather
Upernavik in januaryvery bad weather
Illoqortormiut in januaryvery bad weather

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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Weather data for Nuuk in january:

Weather data for Nuuk for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nuuk. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nuuk can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nuuk.


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