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Weather in November

November in Greenland marks the onset of the long, dark polar winter. In coastal regions, average temperatures plummet, typically ranging between -5°C (23°F) and -1°C (30.2°F). The inland ice cap regions face even more severe cold, with temperatures commonly falling to -25°C (-13°F) or lower.

In Nuuk, November sees the city cloaked in winter's chill, with average temperatures hovering around -2°C (28.4°F). Daylight hours are dramatically reduced, with the sun often only visible for a few hours per day. Snowfall becomes increasingly frequent and heavy, covering the city in a persistent blanket of white.

In the northern city of Ilulissat, average temperatures in November are usually around -8°C (17.6°F), and daylight becomes a scarce commodity. Despite the minimal sunlight and cold temperatures, the city's snow-covered landscapes and the regular occurrence of the Northern Lights create a unique Arctic charm.

Compared to October, November in Greenland signifies a marked descent into winter, with significantly colder temperatures and fewer daylight hours. The transition from November to December continues these trends, with December often being even darker and colder. However, the snowy landscapes and the frequent displays of the Northern Lights make November an enchanting, if challenging, time to visit Greenland.

  • Nuuk - November »
    In Nuuk, in November, during 14.3 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nuuk, in November, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Sisimiut - November »
    November ushers in winter, with the environment in Sisimiut changing drastically with plummeting temperatures, increased snowfall, and shorter days. The months with the most snowfall days in Sisimiut are November and December, with an average of 13.1 snowfall days.
  • Ilulissat - November »
    In Ilulissat, Greenland, during November, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. Ilulissat's progression into November involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from -1°C (30.2°F) in October to a still subzero cold -5°C (23°F).
  • Qaqortoq - November »
    Qaqortoq in November experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a wintry 3.9°C (39°F) in October to a still icy 0.8°C (33.4°F). When are sunrise and sunset in November in Qaqortoq?
  • Aasiaat - November »
    In Aasiaat in November, during 2.9 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Aasiaat, in November, during 11.7 snowfall days, 62mm (2.44") of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Maniitsoq - November »
    On the last day of November, in Maniitsoq sunrise is at 11:04 and sunset at 15:36 -02. In November, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:22 and sunset at 17:07.
  • Narsaq - November »
    In Narsaq during November, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of snow. In Narsaq, during November, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of snow.
  • Paamiut - November »
    On the first day of November in Paamiut, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 17:14. Upon the onset of November, Paamiut witnesses an average high-temperature of a still cold 0.3°C (32.5°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month.
  • Uummannaq - November »
    Uummannaq registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a still subzero cold -7°C (19.4°F) throughout November. The wettest months in Uummannaq are November and December, with an average 30mm (1.18") of rainfall.
  • Nanortalik - November »
    On the first day of November in Nanortalik, sunrise is at 08:23 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of November, in Nanortalik, sunrise is at 09:34 and sunset at 16:04 -02.
  • Qasigiannguit - November »
    On the first day of November in Qasigiannguit sunrise is at 09:42 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of November, in Qasigiannguit, sunrise is at 12:28 and sunset at 13:58 -02.
  • Upernavik - November »
    November's onset in Upernavik brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from -2.1°C (28.2°F) in October to a still freezing cold -6.5°C (20.3°F). The months with the least sunshine in Upernavik are January, November and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine.
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