July weather forecast
Nuuk, Greenland

July, the heart of the summer season, sees the warmest temperatures in Nuuk, peaking around 9.9°C (49.8°F). The combination of more extended sunshine hours and warm weather maximizes outdoor activities, inviting locals and tourists to explore the city's beauty. Rare are the days of snowfall, marking July as the month with the least snowfall days. July also holds the highest rainfall amount of 86mm (3.39"), a clear indicator of the seasonal shift. Despite the occasional showers, the UV index remains relatively high, necessitating sun protection precautions.

Temperature

Nuuk records the warmest temperatures in July, averaging a high of 9.9°C (49.8°F) and a low of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Rainfall

In Nuuk, in July, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 752mm (29.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nuuk are January through December. Month with the least snowfall days in Nuuk, Greenland, is July, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Sea temperature

In Nuuk, in July, the average water temperature is 2.9°C (37.2°F).
Note: In relation to swimming, this scenario is excessively cold, perilous, and a direct threat to life. Hypothermia strikes rapidly in the absence of insulated waterproof gear.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Nuuk is 19h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:05 and sunset at 00:56. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 23:33 -01.

Sunshine

In Nuuk, Greenland, the average sunshine in July is 6h.

UV index

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Nuuk, Greenland. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In July, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.