Qaqortoq Weather Records (GLE00147301)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Qaqortoq (GLE00147301), Greenland [Denmark], with 66 years of record.
Key Facts for Qaqortoq
- Qaqortoq (GLE00147301) is a weather station in Greenland [Denmark] at 60.72 latitude and -46.05 longitude, 32 m (105 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1961 to 2026, 66 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Qaqortoq still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Qaqortoq set a daily record high minimum temperature of 10.1 C (50.2 F) on 21 August 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Greenland [Denmark], 60.72 latitude, -46.05 longitude.
- Elevation: 32 m (105 ft).
- Period of record: 1961 to 2026, 66 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
6 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.3 C (54.1 F) | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) | 8.8 C (47.8 F) | -9.3 C (15.3 F) |
| Feb | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) | 6.3 C (43.3 F) | -12.5 C (9.5 F) |
| Mar | 12.5 C (54.5 F) | -26.0 C (-14.8 F) | 3.4 C (38.1 F) | -13.4 C (7.9 F) |
| Apr | 14.1 C (57.4 F) | -16.4 C (2.5 F) | 14.1 C (57.4 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| May | 21.8 C (71.2 F) | -11.6 C (11.1 F) | 15.9 C (60.6 F) | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| Jun | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -6.0 C (21.2 F) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| Jul | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | -2.4 C (27.7 F) | 16.9 C (62.4 F) | 0.7 C (33.3 F) |
| Aug | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | -3.4 C (25.9 F) | 15.4 C (59.7 F) | 3.8 C (38.8 F) |
| Sep | 21.6 C (70.9 F) | -5.8 C (21.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | -11.0 C (12.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 13.7 C (56.7 F) | -18.0 C (-0.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | -21.2 C (-6.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1963 | 41 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 24 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 28 |
| 1969 | 61 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 50 |
| 1984 | 51 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 53 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 10 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-09-12 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 14.0 C (57.2 F) |
| 1994-07-07 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 14.7 C (58.5 F) |
| 1994-08-06 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 150.4 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2003-08-26 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 23.0 C (73.4 F) |
| 2003-08-26 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 14.8 C (58.6 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 150.4 mm (5.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 137.1 mm (5.4 in) | 9 January 1967 |
| Feb | 74.1 mm (2.9 in) | 7 February 1967 |
| Mar | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) | 1 March 2002 |
| Apr | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) | 8 April 1975 |
| May | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) | 29 May 1994 |
| Jun | 145.5 mm (5.7 in) | 24 June 2021 |
| Jul | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) | 13 July 1989 |
| Aug | 150.4 mm (5.9 in) | 6 August 1994 |
| Sep | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) | 7 September 2002 |
| Oct | 134.0 mm (5.3 in) | 8 October 2012 |
| Nov | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) | 17 November 2001 |
| Dec | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) | 16 December 2005 |
Period of Record Coverage
1961 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1962 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 1963 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1964 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1966 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 293 | 80% | No |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1977 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1978 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1979 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1982 | 242 | 66% | No |
| 1983 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
| 1984 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1985 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 295 | 81% | No |
| 1987 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1988 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 1989 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1990 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1991 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1992 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1993 | 306 | 84% | No |
| 1994 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1995 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1996 | 309 | 84% | No |
| 1997 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1998 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1999 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2000 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2001 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2002 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 2003 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 2004 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2005 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2006 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 2007 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 2008 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 2010 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2011 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 2012 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 345 | 94% | Yes |
| 2017 | 290 | 79% | No |
| 2018 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 2019 | 292 | 80% | No |
| 2020 | 272 | 74% | No |
| 2021 | 212 | 58% | No |
| 2022 | 236 | 65% | No |
| 2023 | 140 | 38% | No |
| 2025 | 107 | 29% | No |
| 2026 | 237 | 65% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high min (Provisional) | 10.1 C (50.2 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 16 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 July 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily low max | 6.9 C (44.4 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 June 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high max | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high max | 19.5 C (67.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 60 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high min | 12.5 C (54.5 F) | 3.0 C (5.4 F) | 24 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 June 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | monthly high max (Tie) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | tie | 57 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high max | 15.9 C (60.6 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 60 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily rain | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 May 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily rain | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 20 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 22 April 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | monthly high max | 14.1 C (57.4 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 64 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 April 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily rain | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) | 44 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 February 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high min | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 30 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 February 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high max (Tie) | 6.3 C (43.3 F) | tie | 60 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 January 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high min | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 2026 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high min | 5.1 C (41.2 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 46 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 December 2025 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high max (Tie) | 9.2 C (48.6 F) | tie | 56 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 2025 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high min | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 24 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 2025 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high min | 5.7 C (42.3 F) | 4.1 C (7.4 F) | 58 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 November 2025 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high max | 11.6 C (52.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 63 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 November 2025 | Qaqortoq, GL | daily high min | 7.6 C (45.7 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
41 complete years, 1961 to 2015| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.7 C | +0.58 C |
| 1964 | 1.8 C | +0.66 C |
| 1965 | 2.7 C | +1.59 C |
| 1966 | 2.1 C | +0.90 C |
| 1968 | 1.9 C | +0.70 C |
| 1969 | 0.6 C | -0.58 C |
| 1970 | 0.9 C | -0.24 C |
| 1971 | 0.2 C | -0.92 C |
| 1972 | -1.3 C | -2.45 C |
| 1973 | 0.5 C | -0.67 C |
| 1974 | 0.1 C | -1.04 C |
| 1975 | 0.6 C | -0.52 C |
| 1977 | 2.8 C | +1.69 C |
| 1978 | 1.5 C | +0.32 C |
| 1979 | 1.2 C | +0.05 C |
| 1980 | 2.0 C | +0.83 C |
| 1981 | 0.7 C | -0.49 C |
| 1983 | -0.8 C | -1.93 C |
| 1984 | -1.4 C | -2.56 C |
| 1985 | 2.9 C | +1.71 C |
| 1988 | 1.4 C | +0.29 C |
| 1989 | -1.0 C | -2.17 C |
| 1990 | -0.1 C | -1.23 C |
| 1991 | 1.1 C | -0.02 C |
| 1992 | -0.4 C | -1.57 C |
| 1993 | -0.9 C | -2.06 C |
| 1994 | 0.5 C | -0.67 C |
| 1995 | 0.6 C | -0.54 C |
| 1997 | 1.6 C | +0.48 C |
| 1998 | 1.6 C | +0.46 C |
| 1999 | 1.4 C | +0.21 C |
| 2000 | 1.6 C | +0.40 C |
| 2001 | 2.3 C | +1.12 C |
| 2002 | 1.8 C | +0.61 C |
| 2003 | 3.1 C | +1.94 C |
| 2004 | 2.5 C | +1.39 C |
| 2005 | 3.0 C | +1.85 C |
| 2008 | 1.0 C | -0.17 C |
| 2010 | 5.0 C | +3.87 C |
| 2014 | 1.0 C | -0.11 C |
| 2015 | -0.7 C | -1.81 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1961 to 2015 is 0.1 C (-0.2 to 0.4) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.2 F (-0.3 to 0.8) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 41 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.1 C (-0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.2 F (-0.3 to 0.8) per decade | 1961 to 2015 | 41 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.04 C (-0.34 to 0.25) per decade | -0.1 F (-0.6 to 0.5) per decade | 1961 to 2015 | 41 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.29 C (0.00 to 0.59) per decade | 0.53 F (-0.01 to 1.06) per decade | 1961 to 2015 | 41 | Not clearly different from zero |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1961 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | 2003 | 18.8 C (65.8 F) | 65 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) | 1984 | -18.5 C (-1.3 F) | 65 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 150.4 mm (5.9 in) | 1994 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 65 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 261.2 mm (10.3 in) | 1970 | 137.0 mm (5.4 in) | 64 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 44 days | 2003 | 24 days | 65 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 16.4 C (61.5 F) |
| 1962 | 17.0 C (62.6 F) |
| 1963 | 19.8 C (67.6 F) |
| 1964 | 22.0 C (71.6 F) |
| 1965 | 20.3 C (68.5 F) |
| 1966 | 20.2 C (68.4 F) |
| 1967 | 15.2 C (59.4 F) |
| 1968 | 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
| 1969 | 19.0 C (66.2 F) |
| 1970 | 16.0 C (60.8 F) |
| 1971 | 17.3 C (63.1 F) |
| 1972 | 22.0 C (71.6 F) |
| 1973 | 16.1 C (61.0 F) |
| 1974 | 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
| 1975 | 16.2 C (61.2 F) |
| 1976 | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| 1977 | 17.7 C (63.9 F) |
| 1978 | 17.4 C (63.3 F) |
| 1979 | 16.5 C (61.7 F) |
| 1980 | 17.9 C (64.2 F) |
| 1981 | 20.4 C (68.7 F) |
| 1982 | 18.5 C (65.3 F) |
| 1983 | 16.5 C (61.7 F) |
| 1984 | 19.0 C (66.2 F) |
| 1985 | 16.5 C (61.7 F) |
| 1986 | 17.5 C (63.5 F) |
| 1987 | 21.0 C (69.8 F) |
| 1988 | 17.0 C (62.6 F) |
| 1989 | 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| 1990 | 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| 1991 | 19.8 C (67.6 F) |
| 1992 | 19.0 C (66.2 F) |
| 1993 | 19.4 C (66.9 F) |
| 1994 | 18.4 C (65.1 F) |
| 1995 | 18.6 C (65.5 F) |
| 1996 | 18.0 C (64.4 F) |
| 1997 | 18.0 C (64.4 F) |
| 1998 | 20.4 C (68.7 F) |
| 1999 | 20.4 C (68.7 F) |
| 2000 | 17.4 C (63.3 F) |
| 2001 | 17.0 C (62.6 F) |
| 2002 | 19.8 C (67.6 F) |
| 2003 | 23.0 C (73.4 F) |
| 2004 | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| 2005 | 19.5 C (67.1 F) |
| 2006 | 21.6 C (70.9 F) |
| 2007 | 19.3 C (66.7 F) |
| 2008 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 2009 | 19.0 C (66.2 F) |
| 2010 | 19.6 C (67.3 F) |
| 2011 | 18.8 C (65.8 F) |
| 2012 | 21.8 C (71.2 F) |
| 2013 | -0.7 C (30.7 F) |
| 2014 | 21.3 C (70.3 F) |
| 2015 | 20.7 C (69.3 F) |
| 2016 | 20.5 C (68.9 F) |
| 2017 | 17.4 C (63.3 F) |
| 2018 | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| 2019 | 19.1 C (66.4 F) |
| 2020 | 20.2 C (68.4 F) |
| 2021 | 17.9 C (64.2 F) |
| 2022 | 17.8 C (64.0 F) |
| 2023 | 11.8 C (53.2 F) |
| 2025 | 13.2 C (55.8 F) |
| 2026 | 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1961 | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) |
| 1962 | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) |
| 1963 | -16.5 C (2.3 F) |
| 1964 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1965 | -18.6 C (-1.5 F) |
| 1966 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1967 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 1968 | -22.0 C (-7.6 F) |
| 1969 | -16.5 C (2.3 F) |
| 1970 | -19.8 C (-3.6 F) |
| 1971 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1972 | -24.5 C (-12.1 F) |
| 1973 | -23.0 C (-9.4 F) |
| 1974 | -19.7 C (-3.5 F) |
| 1975 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1976 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 1977 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1978 | -18.0 C (-0.4 F) |
| 1979 | -16.2 C (2.8 F) |
| 1980 | -16.5 C (2.3 F) |
| 1981 | -18.0 C (-0.4 F) |
| 1982 | -20.4 C (-4.7 F) |
| 1983 | -27.0 C (-16.6 F) |
| 1984 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1985 | -17.0 C (1.4 F) |
| 1986 | -19.0 C (-2.2 F) |
| 1987 | -18.5 C (-1.3 F) |
| 1988 | -17.5 C (0.5 F) |
| 1989 | -24.0 C (-11.2 F) |
| 1990 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 1991 | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) |
| 1992 | -21.5 C (-6.7 F) |
| 1993 | -24.2 C (-11.6 F) |
| 1994 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1995 | -22.6 C (-8.7 F) |
| 1996 | -20.8 C (-5.4 F) |
| 1997 | -22.4 C (-8.3 F) |
| 1998 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1999 | -20.1 C (-4.2 F) |
| 2000 | -17.4 C (0.7 F) |
| 2001 | -19.1 C (-2.4 F) |
| 2002 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2003 | -16.4 C (2.5 F) |
| 2004 | -13.6 C (7.5 F) |
| 2005 | -16.4 C (2.5 F) |
| 2006 | -17.3 C (0.9 F) |
| 2007 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2008 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2009 | -15.8 C (3.6 F) |
| 2010 | -13.5 C (7.7 F) |
| 2011 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2012 | -19.7 C (-3.5 F) |
| 2013 | -5.3 C (22.5 F) |
| 2014 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2015 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 2016 | -18.4 C (-1.1 F) |
| 2017 | -15.9 C (3.4 F) |
| 2018 | -20.1 C (-4.2 F) |
| 2019 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2020 | -16.4 C (2.5 F) |
| 2021 | -18.0 C (-0.4 F) |
| 2022 | -12.3 C (9.9 F) |
| 2023 | -16.4 C (2.5 F) |
| 2025 | -10.2 C (13.6 F) |
| 2026 | -13.4 C (7.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1963 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1964 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1965 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1966 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1967 | 137.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1968 | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1969 | 97.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1970 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1971 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1972 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1973 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 40.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1975 | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1976 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1977 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1978 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1979 | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1980 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1981 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1982 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1983 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1984 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1985 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 103.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1987 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1988 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1989 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1990 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1991 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1992 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1993 | 94.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1994 | 150.4 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1995 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1996 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1997 | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1998 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1999 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2000 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2001 | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2002 | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2003 | 131.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2004 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2005 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2006 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2007 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2008 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2009 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2010 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2011 | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2012 | 134.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2013 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 2014 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2015 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2016 | 51.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2017 | 91.1 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2018 | 70.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2019 | 28.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2020 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2021 | 145.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2022 | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2023 | 22.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2025 | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2026 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 121.3 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1962 | 98.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1963 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1964 | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1965 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1966 | 135.7 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1967 | 208.1 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1968 | 116.5 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1969 | 199.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1970 | 261.2 mm (10.3 in) |
| 1971 | 171.6 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1972 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1973 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1974 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1975 | 176.9 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1976 | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1977 | 192.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1978 | 113.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1979 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1980 | 92.1 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1981 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1982 | 160.1 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1983 | 153.6 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1984 | 151.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1985 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1986 | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1987 | 176.2 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1988 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1989 | 159.6 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1990 | 142.9 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1991 | 211.0 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1992 | 155.4 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1993 | 157.9 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1994 | 194.6 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1995 | 224.2 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1996 | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1997 | 187.6 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1998 | 233.7 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1999 | 187.4 mm (7.4 in) |
| 2000 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2001 | 167.2 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2002 | 155.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2003 | 175.2 mm (6.9 in) |
| 2004 | 155.8 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2005 | 182.7 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2006 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2007 | 222.2 mm (8.7 in) |
| 2008 | 184.2 mm (7.3 in) |
| 2009 | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2010 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2011 | 185.4 mm (7.3 in) |
| 2012 | 189.5 mm (7.5 in) |
| 2013 | n/a |
| 2014 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2015 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2016 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2017 | 114.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2018 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2019 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2020 | 74.3 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2021 | 210.4 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2022 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2023 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2025 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2026 | 108.5 mm (4.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 24 days |
| 1962 | 33 days |
| 1963 | 16 days |
| 1964 | 18 days |
| 1965 | 32 days |
| 1966 | 37 days |
| 1967 | 20 days |
| 1968 | 35 days |
| 1969 | 38 days |
| 1970 | 24 days |
| 1971 | 22 days |
| 1972 | 26 days |
| 1973 | 17 days |
| 1974 | 31 days |
| 1975 | 19 days |
| 1976 | 25 days |
| 1977 | 25 days |
| 1978 | 16 days |
| 1979 | 25 days |
| 1980 | 21 days |
| 1981 | 32 days |
| 1982 | 26 days |
| 1983 | 17 days |
| 1984 | 29 days |
| 1985 | 25 days |
| 1986 | 21 days |
| 1987 | 17 days |
| 1988 | 18 days |
| 1989 | 26 days |
| 1990 | 23 days |
| 1991 | 22 days |
| 1992 | 35 days |
| 1993 | 18 days |
| 1994 | 43 days |
| 1995 | 29 days |
| 1996 | 20 days |
| 1997 | 20 days |
| 1998 | 30 days |
| 1999 | 20 days |
| 2000 | 21 days |
| 2001 | 28 days |
| 2002 | 27 days |
| 2003 | 44 days |
| 2004 | 24 days |
| 2005 | 14 days |
| 2006 | 15 days |
| 2007 | 21 days |
| 2008 | 25 days |
| 2009 | 28 days |
| 2010 | 38 days |
| 2011 | 30 days |
| 2012 | 17 days |
| 2013 | 1 day |
| 2014 | 16 days |
| 2015 | 16 days |
| 2016 | 22 days |
| 2017 | 23 days |
| 2018 | 30 days |
| 2019 | 16 days |
| 2020 | 15 days |
| 2021 | 34 days |
| 2022 | 19 days |
| 2023 | 34 days |
| 2025 | 22 days |
| 2026 | 34 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
41 years with a frostAcross 41 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Qaqortoq falls on 22 June and the median first autumn frost on 28 July, which leaves a median of 42 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +13.5 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1975 to 2015) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 22 June | n/a | 20 June | n/a | -4.1 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 28 July | n/a | 13 August | n/a | +9.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 42 days | n/a | 52 days | n/a | +13.5 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
57 years, 1961 to 2021A day with at least 81.6 mm (3.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 168.8 mm (6.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 158.4 mm (6.2 in) | |
| 100 years | 168.8 mm (6.6 in) | Longer than the 57 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 57 years of values from 1961 to 2021.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 150.4 mm (5.9 in) in 1994; 145.5 mm (5.7 in) in 2021; 143.0 mm (5.6 in) in 2002.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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