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Nuuk
City in Sermersooq, Greenland
Overview
Nuuk, the capital and largest city of Greenland, blends Arctic landscapes with a lively, compact city life. The city offers a unique mix of Inuit heritage, modern architecture, and awe-inspiring fjord scenery. Visitors enjoy a thriving art scene, dynamic dining, and easy access to Greenland's natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greenland
Municipality
Sermersooq
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Nuuk
Coordinates
64.18°, -51.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$3,640
Local Cost
$2,150
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
75
English
60
Temperature
-1.2°C
Summer Avg
5.5°C
Winter Avg
-7.0°C
Record High
15.3°C
Record Low
-26.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
884 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
81
Walk Score
81
Footways
161.0
Airport
GOH
Distance
4 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 65/100.
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