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Sisimiut Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Snow Squalls Sweep In

Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

Warmest today at 2° · coldest night Friday at -8°

The short of it: Sisimiut weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 1 °C (35 °F) with snow showers, feeling like -7 °C (20 °F). Today’s high 2 °C (36 °F), low 1 °C (33 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 6.0 mm (0.24 in). Warnings in force: ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:30 local time.

SISIMIUT, Monday. — Folk about town may expect snow showers today, the mercury reaching near 2° and falling to 1° after dark. Count it a gift: 6° above the November average of -4° for these parts. A strong wind drives in from the SSW at 38 km/h, gusting to 34 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 2°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -8°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 36 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Sisimiut brings highs near -4°, lows of -9° and about 50 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 11°, February the coldest at -18°, and August the wettest with 69 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to June. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 6 h 17 min today, and the days are shortening by about 8 minutes each. The station stands 134 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast1°-6°24 km/h–
1 PMSnow showers1°-7°27 km/h0.2 mm
2 PMSnow showers2°-7°27 km/h0.3 mm
3 PMSnow showers1°-7°26 km/h0.3 mm
4 PMSnow showers1°-6°25 km/h0.3 mm
5 PMSnow showers1°-6°23 km/h0.2 mm
6 PMSnow showers1°-5°20 km/h0.3 mm
7 PMSnow showers1°-5°17 km/h0.3 mm
8 PMSnow showers1°-4°13 km/h0.4 mm
9 PMSnow showers1°-3°10 km/h0.4 mm
10 PMSnow showers1°-3°6 km/h0.2 mm
11 PMOvercast1°-3°4 km/h–
12 AMOvercast0°-3°5 km/h–
1 AMOvercast0°-4°6 km/h–
2 AMLight snow0°-4°6 km/h0.3 mm
3 AMLight snow0°-4°8 km/h0.3 mm
4 AMLight snow0°-5°10 km/h0.2 mm
5 AMLight snow0°-5°11 km/h0.2 mm
6 AMLight snow0°-5°11 km/h0.4 mm
7 AMLight snow0°-5°11 km/h0.4 mm
8 AMLight snow-1°-6°13 km/h0.3 mm
9 AMLight snow0°-5°13 km/h0.3 mm
10 AMLight snow-1°-5°12 km/h0.3 mm
11 AMLight snow-1°-5°12 km/h0.4 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): snow showers, high 2°, low 1°, 3.1 mm of rain, gusts to 46 km/h. Sun up 10:09 AM, down 4:26 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today1°2°3.1 mm46 km/h6 h 17 min
Tuesday-1°0°4.2 mm17 km/h6 h 9 min
Wednesday-1°1°14 mm14 km/h6 h 1 min
Thursday-8°0°6.4 mm25 km/h5 h 53 min
Friday-8°-6°dry14 km/h5 h 45 min
Saturday-6°-5°dry17 km/h5 h 36 min
Sunday-5°-1°7.7 mm31 km/h5 h 29 min

Warmest: today at 2°. Wettest: Wednesday, 14 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 46 km/h.

The Almanac · Sisimiut Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Sisimiut, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Oct–Jun
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 13 min
Average wind
16 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 4° against October, to near -4°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Sisimiut in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Sisimiut by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-15°33 mm16 km/h3 h 52 min✦✦
February-12°-18°26 mm13 km/h7 h 51 min✦✦
March-10°-17°27 mm14 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦
April-3°-10°30 mm14 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦
May3°-3°28 mm14 km/h19 h 36 min✦✦✦
June8°2°38 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July11°5°54 mm12 km/h21 h 59 min✦✦✦
August10°5°69 mm13 km/h17 h 3 min✦✦✦
September6°1°68 mm14 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
October1°-3°59 mm14 km/h9 h 11 min✦✦
November-4°-9°50 mm16 km/h5 h 13 min✦
December-6°-12°34 mm17 km/h1 h 48 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Sisimiut

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Sisimiut today?

Right now it is 1 °C (35 °F) with snow showers; it feels like -7 °C (20 °F). Today’s high is 2 °C (36 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (33 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) expected.

Will it rain in Sisimiut this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 36 mm (1.4 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Sisimiut?

Yes: ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Sisimiut?

July, with an average high of 11 °C (52 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -18 °C (-0 °F). The wettest month is August, with 69 mm (2.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Sisimiut?

July and August. July brings highs near 11 °C (52 °F) and about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain; August highs near 10 °C (50 °F) and 69 mm (2.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Sisimiut?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to June. Nights average below freezing in Oct–May.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KangerlussuaqQeqqata130 km E-6°-13°15 mm
KangaatsiaqOther152 km N-3°-7°41 mm
ManiitsoqQeqqata173 km SSE-3°-7°56 mm
AasiaatQeqertalik200 km N-3°-7°38 mm
QasigiannguitQeqertalik233 km NNE-3°-8°41 mm
QeqertarsuaqQeqertalik257 km N-4°-8°46 mm
IlulissatAvannaata275 km NNE-3°-9°24 mm
NuukSermersooq319 km SSE0°-4°57 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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