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 »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Nuuk, Greenland, with an average of 4h and 24min of daylight. In Nuuk during December, snow falls for 13.8 days.
• Sisimiut - December »
  The months with the most snowfall days in Sisimiut are November and December, with an average of 13.1 snowfall days. In Sisimiut, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• 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 lowest UV index in Ilulissat are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0.
• Qaqortoq - December »
  Qaqortoq measures an average high-temperature of a subzero cold -1.4°C (29.5°F) in December, nearly consistent with the preceding month. The month with the shortest days in Qaqortoq is December, with an average of 5h and 48min of daylight.
• Aasiaat - December »
  In Aasiaat, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. In Aasiaat, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.
• Maniitsoq - December »
  On the first day of December in Maniitsoq, sunrise is at 11:07 and sunset at 15:33. December has the shortest days of the year in Maniitsoq with an average of 3h and 36min of daylight.
• 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. The months with the least rainfall in Narsaq are July, August, October and December Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 20mm (0.79") of rain.
• Paamiut - December »
  With an average of 5h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Paamiut. In Paamiut, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of precipitation.
• Uummannaq - December »
  A mild drop in Uummannaq's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a subzero cold -3°C (26.6°F) in November to a still freezing cold -6°C (21.2°F). The months with the most rainfall in Uummannaq, Greenland, are November and December, with an average 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.
• Nanortalik - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Nanortalik, Greenland, is December, with an average of 6h and 0min of daylight. December stands out as Nanortalik's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 1°C (33.8°F) and a low of -8°C (17.6°F).
• Qasigiannguit - December »
  December with its frigid conditions remains relatively quiet with the city awaiting the lengthening daylight in the upcoming year. In Qasigiannguit in December, the average water temperature is -0.3°C (31.5°F).
• Upernavik - December »
  June, July and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days in Upernavik, Greenland. June, July and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days in Upernavik.