November weather forecast
Ilulissat, Greenland

The weather conditions of November are a stark contrast to the gentler climate of the previous months in Ilulissat. Meteorologically speaking, temperature lows of -11°C (12.2°F) characterize the environment, indicating a transition into the colder side of the year. With significantly fewer daylight hours, the city once again succumbs to the icy grip of the Arctic winter. As the frosty atmosphere takes hold, Ilulissat prepares for the long, stringent winter period. November marks the surrendering of late-autumn chills to the sturdy reign of winter climes.

Temperature

Ilulissat's weather in November involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from October's -1°C (30.2°F) to a still subzero cold -5°C (23°F). Ilulissat's temperature in November lowers to a consistent average of -11°C (12.2°F) during the nights.

Rainfall

In Ilulissat, during November, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. In Ilulissat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96 days and collects up to 244mm (9.61") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Ilulissat, in November, the average water temperature is 0.3°C (32.5°F).
Note: In swimming engagements, this poses immediate life-threatening risks. The loss of breath control is instantaneous, thereby hindering clear thought. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to limit thermal dissipation.

Daylight

In Ilulissat, the average length of the day in November is 4h and 3min.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in November in Ilulissat is 1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ilulissat are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In November, a regular UV index of 0 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.