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Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
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Kangaatsiaq is a small town in Greenland with a population of 520. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 24°F (-5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kangaatsiaq
Kangaatsiaq is a town located in the Qeqertalik municipality in western Greenland. The town received town status as recently as 1986, though as a settlement it has existed much longer. It has 507 inhabitants as of 2023. Nearby settlements are Attu, Niaqornaarsuk, Ikerasaarsuk and Iginniarfik.
People
Climate
| Population | 520 |
| Population Density | 1,061 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 68.3065°, -53.4641° |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
| Country | 🇬🇱 Greenland |
| Average Temperature | 24°F (-5°C) |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
About Kangaatsiaq
Kangaatsiaq is a small town in Greenland with a population of 520. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 24°F (-5°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is America/Nuuk.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 23.7°F |
| 56% below Greenland avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,061/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.3065°N, 53.4641°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 | — | — | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Kangaatsiaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 3°F in February to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.8").
Hotels in Kangaatsiaq
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kangaatsiaq
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kangaatsiaq
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aasiaat Airport | JEG | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greenland
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kangaatsiaq?
Kangaatsiaq has a population of 520 residents and is located in Greenland. The population density is 1,061 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kangaatsiaq?
Kangaatsiaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.