Comparing Greenland with Switzerland

Compare Climate information for Greenland and Switzerland

Is Greenland warmer or hotter than Switzerland?

On average across the year, no, Greenland is not hotter than Switzerland . Greenland has an average temperature of -2°C/28°F and Switzerland has an average temperature of 10°C/50°F.

Greenland's hottest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 12°C/54°F, which is not hotter than Switzerland's hottest month (also July, with an average maximum temperature of 25°C/77°F).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures
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Is Greenland colder or cooler than Switzerland?

On average across the year, yes, Greenland is colder than Switzerland . Greenland has an average minimum temperature of -5°C/23°F and Switzerland has an average minimum temperature of 6°C/43°F.



Greenland's coldest month is February, with an average minimum temperature of -14°C/7°F, which is colder than Switzerland's coldest month (also February, with an average minimum temperature of -2°C/28°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
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Does Greenland have more rain than Switzerland?

On average across the year, no, Greenland has less rain than Switzerland. Greenland has an average annual rainfall of 410mm and Switzerland has an average annual rainfall of 1164mm.

Greenland's wettest month is September, with an average monthly rainfall of 54mm, which is drier than Switzerland's wettest month (July, with an average monthly rainfall of 136mm).

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Compare location information for Greenland and Switzerland

How far is Greenland from Switzerland?

The midpoint of Greenland is approximately 2,356 miles (3,792km) north west of Switzerland.

Is Greenland further west than Switzerland?

Yes, Greenland is further west than Switzerland. The midpoint of Greenland is further west by approximately 358 miles (576km).

Is Greenland further east than Switzerland?

No, Greenland is not further east than Switzerland.

Is Greenland further north than Switzerland?

Yes, Greenland is further north than Switzerland. The midpoint of Greenland is further north by approximately 1,719 miles (2,767km).

Is Greenland further south than Switzerland?

No, Greenland is not further south than Switzerland.

Is Greenland bigger than Switzerland?

Yes, Greenland is bigger than Switzerland. Greenland has an area of 2,166,086 km2 (5,610,163 miles2) and Switzerland has an area of 39,997 km2 (103,592 miles2) which means that Greenland is 2,126,089 km2 (5,506,571 miles2) bigger than Switzerland.
That makes Greenland 54 times bigger than Switzerland.

Is Greenland smaller than Switzerland?

No, Greenland is not smaller than Switzerland. Greenland has an area of 2,166,086 km2 (5,610,163 miles2) and Switzerland has an area of 39,997 km2 (103,592 miles2) which means that Greenland is 2,126,089 km2 (5,506,571 miles2) bigger than Switzerland.
That makes Greenland 54 times bigger than Switzerland.

How far is Switzerland from Greenland?

The midpoint of Switzerland is approximately 2,356 miles (3,792km) south east of Greenland.

Is Switzerland further west than Greenland?

No, Switzerland is not further west than Greenland.

Is Switzerland further east than Greenland?

Yes, Switzerland is further east than Greenland. The midpoint of Switzerland is further east by approximately 358 miles (576km).

Is Switzerland further north than Greenland?

No, Switzerland is not further north than Greenland.

Is Switzerland further south than Greenland?

Yes, Switzerland is further south than Greenland. The midpoint of Switzerland is further south by approximately 1,719 miles (2,767km).

Is Switzerland bigger than Greenland?

No, Switzerland is smaller than Greenland. Switzerland has an area of 39,997 km2 (103,592 miles2) and Greenland has an area of 2,166,086 km2 (5,610,163 miles2) which means that Switzerland is 2,126,089 km2 (5,506,571 miles2) smaller than Greenland.
That makes Switzerland 54 times smaller than Greenland.

Is Switzerland smaller than Greenland?

Yes, Switzerland is smaller than Greenland. Switzerland has an area of 39,997 km2 (103,592 miles2) and Greenland has an area of 2,166,086 km2 (5,610,163 miles2) which means that Switzerland is 2,126,089 km2 (5,506,571 miles2) smaller than Greenland.
That makes Switzerland 54 times smaller than Greenland.

Compare population information for Greenland and Switzerland

Is Greenland more populated than Switzerland?

No, Greenland is not more populated than Switzerland. Greenland has a population of 57,792 and Switzerland has a population of 8,508,698 which means that Greenland has 8,450,906 fewer people than Switzerland.
That makes Greenland 147 times less populated than Switzerland.

Is Greenland less populated than Switzerland?

Yes, Greenland is less populated than Switzerland. Greenland has a population of 57,792 and Switzerland has a population of 8,508,698 which means that Greenland has 8,450,906 fewer people than Switzerland.
That makes Greenland 147 times less populated than Switzerland.

Is Switzerland more populated than Greenland?

Yes, Switzerland is more populated than Greenland. Switzerland has a population of 8,508,698 and Greenland has a population of 57,792 which means that Switzerland has 8,450,906 more people than Greenland.
That makes Switzerland 147 times more populated than Greenland.

Is Switzerland less populated than Greenland?

No, Switzerland is not less populated than Greenland. Switzerland has a population of 8,508,698 and Greenland has a population of 57,792 which means that Switzerland has 8,450,906 more people than Greenland.
That makes Switzerland 147 times more populated than Greenland.

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