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Upernavik

City in Avannaata, Greenland

Overview

Upernavik is a remote Arctic town on Greenland's northwest coast, famous for its colorful houses, dramatic landscapes, and a strong connection to Inuit culture. Despite its size, the community thrives with fishing, local traditions, and stunning sea and fjord views.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Greenland
Municipality
Avannaata
Population
Time Zone
America/Nuuk
Coordinates
72.79°, -56.16°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,890
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
-6.2°C
Summer Avg
5.5°C
Winter Avg
-16.1°C
Record High
17.5°C
Record Low
-37.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
507 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
JUV
Distance
1 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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 60/100.

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