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Qaanaaq
City in Avannaata, Greenland
Overview
Qaanaaq, located in the far north of Greenland, is one of the world's northernmost towns. Known for breathtaking Arctic landscapes, glaciers, and a close-knit Inuit community, it offers visitors a unique window into traditional Greenlandic life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greenland
Municipality
Avannaata
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Danmarkshavn
Coordinates
77.47°, -69.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,950
Local Cost
$2,130
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
-11.0°C
Summer Avg
3.3°C
Winter Avg
-22.3°C
Record High
12.5°C
Record Low
-41.3°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
277 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
NAQ
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.
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