December weather forecast
Greenland

December in Greenland represents the depths of the Arctic winter. Along the coastal regions, temperatures typically range between -6°C (21.2°F) and -2°C (28.4°F). However, the inland ice cap areas face much harsher conditions, with average temperatures often plummeting to -30°C (-22°F).

In the capital city, Nuuk, December experiences an average temperature of about -4°C (24.8°F). Daylight hours are minimal, with the city often enveloped in darkness for the majority of the day. Regular and heavy snowfall further enhances the wintry atmosphere, with the city's landscapes deeply covered in snow.

Further north, in Ilulissat, average temperatures in December usually fall to -10°C (14°F). The city faces the Polar Night, with the sun barely rising above the horizon for most of the month. Despite the freezing temperatures and the darkness, the city's winter charm is enhanced by the snow-covered landscapes and the frequent displays of the Northern Lights.

Compared to November, December presents even more challenging conditions, with colder temperatures and more limited daylight hours. The transition from December to January does not bring substantial changes, with January also characterized by intense cold and extended darkness. Despite these harsh conditions, December offers a unique experience for those willing to brave the cold, providing opportunities to witness the stark beauty of Greenland's winter landscapes and the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights.

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• Nuuk - December »
  In Nuuk, during December, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Nuuk are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0.
• Sisimiut - December »
  The months with the most snowfall days in Sisimiut are November and December, with an average of 13.1 snowfall days. The months with the most snowfall days in Sisimiut are November and December, with an average of 13.1 snowfall days.
• Ilulissat - December »
  The months with the shortest days in Ilulissat are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight. The months with the least sunshine in Ilulissat are January and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine.
• Qaqortoq - December »
  December introduces the heart of winter in Qaqortoq with temperatures dropping to -1.4°C (29.5°F) and minimal daylight hours of 5.8. On the last day of December, in Qaqortoq, sunrise is at 10:13 and sunset at 16:01 -02.
• Aasiaat - December »
  In Aasiaat, in December, snow falls for 13.9 days, with typically accumulated 83mm (3.27") of snow. In Aasiaat, Greenland, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.
• Maniitsoq - December »
  On the first day of December in Maniitsoq, sunrise is at 11:10 and sunset at 15:31. December brings a full circle to the climatological journey of Maniitsoq, marking the arrival of a complete winter season.
• Narsaq - December »
  July, August, October and December are months with the least rain in Narsaq when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of rain. In Narsaq, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.
• Paamiut - December »
  On the first day of December in Paamiut, sunrise is at 10:13 and sunset at 16:02. In Paamiut in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation.
• Uummannaq - December »
  The commencement of December in Uummannaq includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from -3°C (26.6°F) in November to a still subzero cold -6°C (21.2°F). The wettest months in Uummannaq are November and December, with an average 30mm (1.18") of rainfall.
• Nanortalik - December »
  Nanortalik's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 1°C (33.8°F) to a low of -8°C (17.6°F). The month with the shortest days in Nanortalik, Greenland, is December, with an average of 6h and 0min of daylight.
• Qasigiannguit - December »
  December with its frigid conditions remains relatively quiet with the city awaiting the lengthening daylight in the upcoming year. Rounding out the year, December features the freezing condition with sea temperatures dropping to -0.3°C (31.5°F).
• Upernavik - December »
  The months with the shortest days in Upernavik are June, July and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight. The months with the least sunshine in Upernavik, Greenland, are January, November and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine.