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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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