Kangerlussuaq today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time to fish 3:30–5:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Wind · air 3 mph · 21 °F from the E, gusts 11 · overcast
- Sun 9:14 am–4:57 pm 7 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 84% waning gibbous
- Pressure 29.18 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Major solunar period 2:57–4:57 am today's activity: high
- Spring tides Nov 9–11 new moon
- Next phase Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 6:29 pm
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Kangerlussuaq the sun rises at 9:14 am and sets at 4:57 pm: 7 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:57 am to 4:57 am and from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a light air from the east (3 mph). Overcast, 21 °F.
Fishing in Kangerlussuaq today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 3:30–5:30 pm
- Sunset at 4:57 pm, golden hour from 3:15 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.34 inHg in 24 h) and light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines a major period, sunset and falling pressure. Also good from 3:00 am to 5:00 am, with a major period and falling pressure.
We don't show the tide for Kangerlussuaq, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Tides in Kangerlussuaq
Tides in Kangerlussuaq: not available yet
There is no tide station near Kangerlussuaq, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Camp Lloyd · 6.9 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Kangerlussuaq
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Kangerlussuaq: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:20 am (local time).
Weather in Kangerlussuaq
Now in Kangerlussuaq
- Low / high
- 20 / 31 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 59%
- Clouds
- 88%
- Humidity
- 62%
- Dew pointDew point
- 11 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.35 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Overcast | Light snow | Light snow | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light snow |
| Temperature | 22° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 22° | 25° | 29° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 E | 2 E | 0 W | 3 WSW | 2 SW | 3 E | 7 E | 8 E |
| Gusts | 15 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 23 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in |
- 3:00 am 21° 2 E
- 6:00 am 22° 0 W
- 9:00 am 22° 3 WSW
- 12:00 pm 24° 2 SW
- 3:00 pm 22° 3 E
- 6:00 pm 25° 7 E
- 9:00 pm 29° 8 E
- 12:00 am 33° 8 ESE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 20 / 31 °F | 8 mph E | |
| Fri 30 | 23 / 35 °F | 8 mph SSE | |
| Sat 31 | 12 / 25 °F | 4 mph E | |
| Sun 1 | 2 / 11 °F | 4 mph ENE | |
| Mon 2 | 2 / 40 °F | 10 mph E | |
| Tue 3 | 25 / 40 °F | 15 mph ESE | |
| Wed 4 | 16 / 24 °F | 4 mph ENE | |
| Thu 5 | 9 / 15 °F | 4 mph E | |
| Fri 6 | 8 / 33 °F | 9 mph ESE | |
| Sat 7 | 24 / 37 °F | 10 mph ESE | |
| Sun 8 | 24 / 31 °F | 12 mph SE | |
| Mon 9 | 5 / 26 °F | 7 mph E | |
| Tue 10 | -6 / 4 °F | 3 mph ENE | |
| Wed 11 | -9 / 4 °F | 4 mph ENE |
- Fri 30 Light snow 23° / 35° 8 mph
- Sat 31 Light snow 12° / 25° 4 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 2° / 11° 4 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 2° / 40° 10 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 25° / 40° 15 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 16° / 24° 4 mph
- Thu 5 Overcast 9° / 15° 4 mph
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.1 °F; normal high: 27 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:20 am (local time).
The sun in Kangerlussuaq
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:11 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 8:14 am
- Civil dusk 5:57 pm
- Solar noon 1:06 pm (9° high)
- Daylight 7 h 43 min (−8 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:15 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,332,150 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kangerlussuaq
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,691 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:57–4:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:30–5:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 6:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 9:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 12:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Kangerlussuaq
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Kangerlussuaq.
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Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near KangerlussuaqTides nearby
All places in Qeqqata, A to Z (21) →Kangerlussuaq at a glance
- Town or city of about 508 people. Coordinates: 67.009° N, 50.689° W.
- It is 81 mi east of Sisimiut, the main place in Qeqqata. The sun rises 11 min earlier and sets 12 min earlier than in Sisimiut.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about KangerlussuaqQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kangerlussuaq?
At 4:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:57 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kangerlussuaq?
At 9:18 am. First light comes at 7:14 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:57–4:57 am, Major 3:30–5:30 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kangerlussuaq?
Light snow, from 20 °F to 31 °F, with a light air from the east (3 mph) and a 59% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Kangerlussuaq?
The best time to visit Kangerlussuaq is from June to July: highs of 57 °F to 59 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).