Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Sisimiut is High, with a 2.02% worsening in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Sisimiut Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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0%
0%
0%
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0%
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0%
Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Sisimiut temperature has changed by around -11.8%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
3518
-48.5%

cloudyCloudy
6354
-14.2%

rainyRainy
6154
-11.4%

snowySnowy
26
200%

mistyMisty
02
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Sisimiut has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 57 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

57/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Sisimiut experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.4 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-8.4 %


Change in average humidity

+2.5 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+941.3 %


Heatwave changed by

+4.6 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-12.2 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+2.1 km/h


These indicators show that Sisimiut is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Aug.

Sisimiut Weather Forecast 30 Days (September - October 2025)
Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 26, Sep.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon6°/2°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sat. 27, Sep.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon5°/0°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sun. 28, Sep.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon3°/-2°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon13km/h
Mon. 29, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon1°/-4°

Humidity Icon59%

Wind Icon9km/h
Tue. 30, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon0°/-5°

Humidity Icon59%

Wind Icon8km/h
Wed. 1, Oct.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon-1°/-2°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon22km/h
Thu. 2, Oct.
cloudyCloudy

Temperature Icon-3°/-6°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon10km/h
Fri. 3, Oct.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon4°/-5°

Humidity Icon63%

Wind Icon43km/h
Sat. 4, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon3°/-1°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon29km/h
Sun. 5, Oct.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon1°/-2°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon7km/h
Mon. 6, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-1°/-5°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon10km/h
Tue. 7, Oct.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon-3°/-6°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon8km/h
Wed. 8, Oct.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon-5°/-7°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon7km/h
Thu. 9, Oct.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon-7°/-11°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon9km/h
Fri. 10, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon0°/-5°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon11km/h
Sat. 11, Oct.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-1°/-5°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon12km/h
Sun. 12, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-1°/-6°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon11km/h
Mon. 13, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-2°/-6°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon9km/h
Tue. 14, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-2°/-7°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon9km/h
Wed. 15, Oct.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon-2°/-8°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon11km/h
Thu. 16, Oct.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-3°/-8°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon11km/h
Fri. 17, Oct.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-3°/-7°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 18, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-4°/-8°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon11km/h
Sun. 19, Oct.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-5°/-9°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon10km/h
Mon. 20, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-5°/-10°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon10km/h
Tue. 21, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-7°/-11°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon9km/h
Wed. 22, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-8°/-12°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon8km/h
Thu. 23, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-8°/-13°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon9km/h
Fri. 24, Oct.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-7°/-11°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 25, Oct.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-6°/-10°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon10km/h
Sun. 26, Oct.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon-4°/-10°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon12km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onFri. 26, Sep.

6.1°C


Low will be onThu. 23, Oct.

-12.6°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onTue. 7, Oct.

92%


Low will be onMon. 29, Sep.

59%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 3, Oct.

42.8km/h


Low will be onSun. 5, Oct.

6.8km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 26, Oct.

1.2mm


Low will be onFri. 26, Sep.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSat. 4, Oct.

2


Low will be onWed. 1, Oct.

1