Nuuk weather in December
In December, Nuuk sees average daytime highs of -8°C and overnight lows near -13°C, with 62 mm of precipitation across 10.5 wet days and about 3.8 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about -7°C in the first days to -9°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 4 h 30 min at the start of December to 3 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Nuuk's 5th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nuuk's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -8°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -13°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- 10.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 3 h 36 min
- 10:35 AM – 2:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Nuuk is capital of Greenland.
- Density
- 22/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1721
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about -7°C in the first days to -9°C by the end.
A typical December day in Nuuk reaches about -8°C in the afternoon and slips back to -13°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -17°C and 1°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 3°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -9 | -9 |
| Avg low (°C) | -12 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 | -14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -7 | -12 |
| 2 | -7 | -13 |
| 3 | -7 | -13 |
| 4 | -7 | -13 |
| 5 | -7 | -13 |
| 6 | -7 | -13 |
| 7 | -7 | -13 |
| 8 | -7 | -13 |
| 9 | -7 | -13 |
| 10 | -7 | -13 |
| 11 | -7 | -13 |
| 12 | -7 | -13 |
| 13 | -7 | -13 |
| 14 | -7 | -13 |
| 15 | -7 | -13 |
| 16 | -7 | -13 |
| 17 | -8 | -13 |
| 18 | -8 | -13 |
| 19 | -8 | -13 |
| 20 | -8 | -13 |
| 21 | -8 | -14 |
| 22 | -8 | -14 |
| 23 | -8 | -14 |
| 24 | -8 | -14 |
| 25 | -8 | -14 |
| 26 | -8 | -14 |
| 27 | -8 | -14 |
| 28 | -9 | -14 |
| 29 | -9 | -14 |
| 30 | -9 | -14 |
| 31 | -9 | -14 |
How December really feels in Nuuk
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Nuuk weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -10° / -15° | 56 | 9.4 | 11.7 | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -10° / -15° | 42 | 7.1 | 9.5 | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -8° / -13° | 48 | 7.8 | 9.4 | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| Apr | -2° / -7° | 53 | 8.1 | 9 | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 3° / -2° | 58 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 17.9 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 8° / 3° | 65 | 9.6 | 1.9 | 20.2 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 11° / 5° | 62 | 9 | 0.2 | 19.2 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 10° / 5° | 78 | 11.4 | 0.3 | 16.1 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 6° / 2° | 97 | 12.4 | 3.5 | 12.7 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 1° / -4° | 79 | 10.4 | 8.3 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Nov | -5° / -10° | 77 | 11.1 | 11.3 | 6 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -8° / -13° | 62 | 10.5 | 11.7 | 3.8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 73%.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Cloudier (%) | 72 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 72 |
| 2 | 27 | 73 |
| 3 | 27 | 73 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 29 | 71 |
| 7 | 29 | 71 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 28 | 72 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 28 | 72 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 27 | 73 |
| 14 | 27 | 73 |
| 15 | 28 | 72 |
| 16 | 28 | 72 |
| 17 | 27 | 73 |
| 18 | 26 | 74 |
| 19 | 26 | 74 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 24 | 76 |
| 27 | 24 | 76 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 26 | 74 |
| 30 | 26 | 74 |
| 31 | 26 | 74 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Nuuk gets around 62 mm of rain and snow over 10.5 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 33% and peaks near 36% on the wettest days, and about 12 days bring snow.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Snow chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 38 |
| 2 | 36 | 38 |
| 3 | 36 | 38 |
| 4 | 35 | 38 |
| 5 | 35 | 38 |
| 6 | 35 | 38 |
| 7 | 35 | 38 |
| 8 | 35 | 38 |
| 9 | 35 | 38 |
| 10 | 34 | 37 |
| 11 | 34 | 37 |
| 12 | 34 | 37 |
| 13 | 34 | 37 |
| 14 | 34 | 37 |
| 15 | 34 | 37 |
| 16 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | 34 | 37 |
| 20 | 33 | 37 |
| 21 | 33 | 37 |
| 22 | 33 | 37 |
| 23 | 33 | 37 |
| 24 | 32 | 37 |
| 25 | 32 | 37 |
| 26 | 31 | 36 |
| 27 | 31 | 36 |
| 28 | 31 | 35 |
| 29 | 30 | 35 |
| 30 | 29 | 34 |
| 31 | 29 | 34 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 15 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 4 h 30 min at the start of December to 3 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 10:02 AM to 10:39 AM, and sunset from 2:31 PM to 2:21 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 10:02 | 10:05 | 10:07 | 10:10 | 10:13 | 10:15 | 10:18 | 10:20 | 10:22 | 10:24 | 10:27 | 10:28 | 10:30 | 10:32 | 10:34 | 10:35 | 10:36 | 10:37 | 10:38 | 10:39 | 10:40 | 10:41 | 10:41 | 10:41 | 10:41 | 10:41 | 10:41 | 10:41 | 10:40 | 10:39 | 10:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 2:31 | 2:29 | 2:27 | 2:25 | 2:24 | 2:22 | 2:20 | 2:19 | 2:17 | 2:16 | 2:15 | 2:14 | 2:13 | 2:12 | 2:12 | 2:11 | 2:11 | 2:11 | 2:10 | 2:11 | 2:11 | 2:11 | 2:12 | 2:12 | 2:13 | 2:14 | 2:15 | 2:17 | 2:18 | 2:20 | 2:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | 10:02 | 2:31 |
| 2 | 4.4 | 10:05 | 2:29 |
| 3 | 4.3 | 10:07 | 2:27 |
| 4 | 4.3 | 10:10 | 2:25 |
| 5 | 4.2 | 10:13 | 2:24 |
| 6 | 4.1 | 10:15 | 2:22 |
| 7 | 4.0 | 10:18 | 2:20 |
| 8 | 4.0 | 10:20 | 2:19 |
| 9 | 3.9 | 10:22 | 2:17 |
| 10 | 3.9 | 10:24 | 2:16 |
| 11 | 3.8 | 10:27 | 2:15 |
| 12 | 3.8 | 10:28 | 2:14 |
| 13 | 3.7 | 10:30 | 2:13 |
| 14 | 3.7 | 10:32 | 2:12 |
| 15 | 3.6 | 10:34 | 2:12 |
| 16 | 3.6 | 10:35 | 2:11 |
| 17 | 3.6 | 10:36 | 2:11 |
| 18 | 3.6 | 10:37 | 2:11 |
| 19 | 3.5 | 10:38 | 2:10 |
| 20 | 3.5 | 10:39 | 2:11 |
| 21 | 3.5 | 10:40 | 2:11 |
| 22 | 3.5 | 10:41 | 2:11 |
| 23 | 3.5 | 10:41 | 2:12 |
| 24 | 3.5 | 10:41 | 2:12 |
| 25 | 3.5 | 10:41 | 2:13 |
| 26 | 3.6 | 10:41 | 2:14 |
| 27 | 3.6 | 10:41 | 2:15 |
| 28 | 3.6 | 10:41 | 2:17 |
| 29 | 3.6 | 10:40 | 2:18 |
| 30 | 3.7 | 10:39 | 2:20 |
| 31 | 3.7 | 10:39 | 2:21 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 0.06 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.06 kWh/m² to a high of 5.72 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 0.06 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 2 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 3 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 4 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 5 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 6 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 7 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 8 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 9 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 10 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 11 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 12 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 13 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 14 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.1 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.1 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Nuuk?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Nuuk.
What to pack for Nuuk in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Nuuk sees daytime highs around -8°C and nights near -13°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Nuuk in December
The nearest coast averages about 1°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 5°C and coldest in February near -0°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Bracing |
| Feb | 0 | Bracing |
| Mar | 0 | Bracing |
| Apr | 0 | Bracing |
| May | 1 | Bracing |
| Jun | 3 | Bracing |
| Jul | 5 | Bracing |
| Aug | 5 | Bracing |
| Sep | 4 | Bracing |
| Oct | 3 | Bracing |
| Nov | 2 | Bracing |
| Dec | 1 | Bracing |
UV index in Nuuk in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 0. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Nuuk peaks around June 17 at about 5 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 4 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 0 | Low |
| Mar | 1 | Low |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 3 | Moderate |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 2 | Low |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Nuuk?
Nuuk sits at 64.2°N, 51.7°W, 5 m above sea level, in Greenland. The nearest listed city is Keflavik, 1,404 km away.
Topography around Nuuk
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nuuk.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nuuk has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 349 m around an average of 21 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,157 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,598 m.
The land around Nuuk is covered by water (65%) within 3 km, water (51%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and water (47%), moss and lichen (21%) and grassland (20%) within 80 km.
Greenland travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F / K
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 77% of US
- price level, 2023
- GDP per capita
- $58,499
- 2023
- Homicide rate
- 5.4
- per 100k, 2016
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Nuuk (64.1835°, -51.7216°, elevation 5 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).