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Upernavik Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Saturday at -3° · coldest night tonight at -9°

The short of it: Upernavik weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, -8 °C (17 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -13 °C (8 °F). Today’s high -4 °C (24 °F), low -9 °C (17 °F). Snow likely in the next 24 hours, about 4 cm (1.4 in) of snow. Notices: frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 00:45 local time.

UPERNAVIK, Friday. — Those stepping out in Upernavik this morning will find snow; the afternoon should top out near -4°, the night near -9°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is -4°. Winds are light from the ESE, gusting to 8 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 6 days, our correspondent reckons Saturday the pick at about -3°, while tonight will be the coldest at -9°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 16 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Upernavik runs from -8° at night to -4° by day, with some 32 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 9°, March the coldest at -21°, and October the wettest with 37 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from September to June. The best months to ride in are July and August.

Daylight holds steady at 0 h 0 min. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast-9°-14°6 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-8°-13°5 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-8°-13°5 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-8°-13°6 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-8°-13°6 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-7°-12°6 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-7°-12°7 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-7°-12°7 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-7°-12°7 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-7°-12°7 km/h–
10 AMOvercast-6°-12°8 km/h–
11 AMOvercast-6°-12°8 km/h–
12 PMOvercast-6°-12°7 km/h–
1 PMOvercast-6°-11°8 km/h–
2 PMOvercast-6°-11°8 km/h–
3 PMOvercast-6°-11°6 km/h–
4 PMLight snow-6°-11°6 km/h❄ 0.2 cm
5 PMLight snow-6°-11°7 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
6 PMLight snow-6°-10°7 km/h❄ 0.4 cm
7 PMLight snow-5°-10°8 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
8 PMLight snow-5°-10°8 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
9 PMLight snow-5°-10°8 km/h❄ 0.5 cm
10 PMSnow-5°-9°8 km/h❄ 0.8 cm
11 PMSnow-4°-9°9 km/h❄ 1.0 cm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): snow, high -4°, low -9°, 3.6 cm of snow, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 12:00 AM, down 12:00 AM. A steady snow whitens the ground. Drive the team with care.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-9°-4°❄ 3.6 cm17 km/hnone — polar night
Saturday-4°-3°❄ 5.6 cm38 km/hnone — polar night
Sunday-4°-3°❄ 0.9 cm10 km/hnone — polar night
Monday-6°-4°dry8 km/hnone — polar night
Tuesday-7°-5°❄ 0.6 cm8 km/hnone — polar night
Wednesday-6°-5°❄ 0.8 cm10 km/hnone — polar night

Warmest: Saturday at -3°. Most snow: Saturday, 5.6 cm of snow. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 38 km/h.

The Almanac · Upernavik Month by Month

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

November in Upernavik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Sep–Jun
Daylight, mid-month
none — polar night
Average wind
20 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about -4°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Upernavik in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Upernavik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-16°13 mm13 km/hnone — polar night✦✦
February-14°-19°12 mm10 km/h5 h 57 min✦✦
March-15°-21°7.0 mm10 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦
April-8°-14°14 mm11 km/h16 h 46 min✦✦
May0°-5°12 mm12 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
June5°1°14 mm11 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July9°4°22 mm11 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August9°4°29 mm11 km/h19 h 39 min✦✦✦
September4°1°33 mm13 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦
October-1°-4°37 mm16 km/h8 h 2 min✦✦✦
November-4°-8°32 mm20 km/hnone — polar night✦✦
December-6°-10°25 mm16 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Upernavik

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Upernavik today?

Right now it is -8 °C (17 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -13 °C (8 °F). Today’s high is -4 °C (24 °F) and tonight’s low -9 °C (17 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 5.1 mm (0.20 in) expected.

Will it rain in Upernavik this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 6 days, about 16 mm (0.65 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Upernavik?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Upernavik?

July, with an average high of 9 °C (49 °F). The coldest is March, when nights average -21 °C (-5 °F). The wettest month is October, with 37 mm (1.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Upernavik?

July and August. July brings highs near 9 °C (49 °F) and about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain; August highs near 9 °C (48 °F) and 29 mm (1.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Upernavik?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UummannaqAvannaata273 km SSE-4°-8°27 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor
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