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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
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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 60/100.
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