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Uummannaq
City in Avannaata, Greenland
Overview
Uummannaq is a small, picturesque town perched on a heart-shaped island off Greenland's northwest coast. Renowned for its lively houses, dramatic mountain backdrop, and active harbor, the town offers a unique window into Greenlandic life and Arctic adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greenland
Municipality
Avannaata
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Nuuk
Coordinates
70.68°, -52.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$3,100
Local Cost
$2,020
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
60
English
55
Temperature
-8.7°C
Summer Avg
4.2°C
Winter Avg
-18.6°C
Record High
14.1°C
Record Low
-40.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
503 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
JQA
Distance
21 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. 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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