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Aasiaat, Greenland
Qeqertalik · Greenland
Aasiaat is a small town in Qeqertalik, Greenland with a population of 3,005. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 24°F (-4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Aasiaat
Aasiaat, also known as Egedesminde, is a town in the Qeqertalik municipality in western Greenland, located on its namesake island in the heart of Aasiaat Archipelago at the southern end of Disko Bay. With a population of 2,992 as of 2025, it is Greenland's fifth-largest town.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,005 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 68.7087°, -52.8637° |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
| Country | 🇬🇱 Greenland |
| State / Province | Qeqertalik |
| Average Temperature | 24°F (-4°C) |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.1 inches (359 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.0 inches (20 cm) |
About Aasiaat
Aasiaat is a small town in Greenland (Qeqertalik) with a population of 3,005. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 24°F (-4°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is America/Nuuk.
Climate in Aasiaat
Aasiaat has an average annual temperature of -4.6°C (24°F). The hottest month is Jul (6.5°C), the coldest is Feb (-17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 324 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 24.0°F |
| 56% below Greenland avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1,544.4 sq mi (4,000.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.7087°N, 52.8637°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 83 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in |
Aasiaat has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 3°F in February to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.6").
Schools in Aasiaat
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUX Aasiaat | — | — | — | — |
| Gammeqarfik | — | — | — | — |
| Ado Lyngep Atuarfia | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Aasiaat
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Aasiaat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aasiaat Katersugaasiviat |
Libraries in Aasiaat
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Aasiaat
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aasiaat
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aasiaat
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Aasiaat
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aasiaat
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aasiaat
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Aasiaat
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Aasiaat
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aasiaat Airport | JEG | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Aasiaat
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| TUSASS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aasiaat
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Egedep Oqaluffia | |
| Inuunerup Nutaap Oqaluffia Aasiaat | |
| Manitsoq Church | |
| Manitsoq Church |
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Public Holidays in Greenland
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What is the population of Aasiaat?
Aasiaat has a population of 3,005 residents and is located in Greenland. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,544.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aasiaat?
Aasiaat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.