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Paamiut

City in Sermersooq, Greenland

Overview

Paamiut is a small, picturesque coastal town in southwest Greenland known for its colorful houses, friendly community, and rich maritime heritage. It offers visitors a tranquil environment with access to dramatic natural landscapes and authentic local experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Greenland
Municipality
Sermersooq
Population
Time Zone
America/Nuuk
Coordinates
62.00°, -49.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,170
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
55
English
60
Temperature
0.6°C
Summer Avg
5.9°C
Winter Avg
-4.0°C
Record High
15.5°C
Record Low
-18.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1214 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
JFR
Distance
2 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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