Sila (month)

In the context of Greenlandic culture, Sila refers to the sixth month of the year, corresponding roughly to June in the Gregorian calendar. The Greenlandic calendar traditionally follows the seasons and natural events, with each month named in relation to these phenomena. Sila describes the weather and atmospheric conditions typical of this time of year. Specifically, sila translates to "weather" or "atmosphere" in Greenlandic, implying that June is characterized by noticeable changes and an increasing influence of the weather on daily life and activities. As such, the term denotes a heightened awareness of the natural environment and its variability.