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Uummannaq 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 0° · coldest night Wednesday at -6°

The short of it: Uummannaq weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (30 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high -1 °C (30 °F), low -2 °C (28 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.0 mm (0.00 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 07:45 local time.

UUMMANNAQ, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect light snow today, the mercury reaching near -1° and falling to -2° after dark. Count it a gift: 3° above the November average of -4° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the ESE, gusting to 13 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 0°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -6°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 5.0 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Uummannaq runs from -8° at night to -4° by day, with some 27 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 10°, March the coldest at -19°, and September the wettest with 28 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 3 h 15 min today, and the days are shortening by about 21 minutes each. 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-1°-6°9 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-1°-6°9 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-1°-6°9 km/h–
10 AMOvercast-1°-6°9 km/h–
11 AMOvercast-1°-6°9 km/h–
12 PMOvercast-1°-6°9 km/h–
1 PMOvercast-1°-6°9 km/h–
2 PMLight snow-2°-6°8 km/h–
3 PMLight snow-2°-6°9 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-2°-6°9 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-2°-6°9 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-2°-6°9 km/h–
7 PMOvercast-2°-7°9 km/h–
8 PMLight snow-2°-7°9 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
9 PMLight snow-2°-7°8 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
10 PMLight snow-2°-7°8 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
11 PMOvercast-2°-7°8 km/h–
12 AMOvercast-2°-7°8 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-2°-7°8 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-2°-7°8 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-2°-7°9 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-2°-7°9 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-2°-7°9 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-2°-7°9 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): light snow, high -1°, low -2°, 1.2 cm of snow, gusts to 15 km/h. Sun up 11:35 AM, down 2:50 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-2°-1°❄ 1.2 cm15 km/h3 h 15 min
Monday-3°-2°dry13 km/h2 h 59 min
Tuesday-6°-3°dry21 km/h2 h 43 min
Wednesday-6°-4°dry19 km/h2 h 25 min
Thursday-5°-4°dry9 km/h2 h 5 min
Friday-6°-5°dry9 km/h1 h 42 min
Saturday-5°0°❄ 1.7 cm28 km/h1 h 11 min

Warmest: Saturday at 0°. Most snow: Saturday, 1.7 cm of snow. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 28 km/h.

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The Almanac · Uummannaq Month by Month

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

November in Uummannaq, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Oct–Jun
Daylight, mid-month
2 h 35 min
Average wind
19 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 27 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Uummannaq in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Uummannaq by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-12°25 mm16 km/hnone — polar night✦✦
February-10°-16°16 mm14 km/h6 h 49 min✦✦
March-12°-19°9.0 mm12 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦
April-6°-13°11 mm12 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦
May2°-4°10 mm12 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
June8°2°12 mm11 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July10°5°20 mm10 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
August9°5°18 mm10 km/h18 h 25 min✦✦✦
September4°1°28 mm12 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦
October-1°-4°18 mm15 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦✦
November-4°-8°27 mm19 km/h2 h 35 min✦✦
December-5°-9°24 mm19 km/hnone — polar night✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Uummannaq

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Uummannaq today?

Right now it is -1 °C (30 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high is -1 °C (30 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (28 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) expected.

Will it rain in Uummannaq this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Uummannaq?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Uummannaq?

July, with an average high of 10 °C (51 °F). The coldest is March, when nights average -19 °C (-2 °F). The wettest month is September, with 28 mm (1.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Uummannaq?

July and August. July brings highs near 10 °C (51 °F) and about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain; August highs near 9 °C (48 °F) and 18 mm (0.71 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Uummannaq?

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
IlulissatAvannaata166 km SSE-3°-9°24 mm
QeqertarsuaqQeqertalik168 km SSW-4°-8°46 mm
QasigiannguitQeqertalik209 km S-3°-8°41 mm
AasiaatQeqertalik220 km S-3°-7°38 mm
KangaatsiaqOther268 km SSW-3°-7°41 mm
UpernavikAvannaata273 km NNW-4°-8°32 mm

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