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Paamiut, Greenland

Sermersooq · Greenland

Paamiut is a small town in Sermersooq, Greenland with a population of 1,308. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,308 Population 185/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
America / Nuuk Timezone

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About Paamiut

Paamiut

Paamiut, also known as Frederikshåb, is a town in southwestern Greenland in the Sermersooq municipality.

People

Population1,308
Density185/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,308
Population Density185 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates61.9940°, -49.6678°
TimezoneAmerica/Nuuk
Country🇬🇱 Greenland
State / ProvinceSermersooq
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (977 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.5 inches (55 cm)

About Paamiut

Paamiut is a small town in Greenland (Sermersooq) with a population of 1,308. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is America/Nuuk.

Paamiut has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average32.3°F
40% below Greenland avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates61.9940°N, 49.6678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nuuk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Greenland avg
Snowfall 21.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
June 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
July 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
October 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.7 in

Paamiut has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 20°F in January to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Paamiut

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Majoriaq
Folkeskolen
Imarsionermik ilinniarfik
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Radio Stations near Paamiut

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Paamiut

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Paamiut Museum

Hotels in Paamiut

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Ivaana

Cafes in Paamiut

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Paamiut

Airports Near Paamiut

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Paamiut AirportJFRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Paamiut

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tele-Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paamiut

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Paamiut

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Waterfalls
5
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Nuuk

🇬🇱 About Greenland

Capital Nuuk
Population 56,025
Area 2,166,086 km²
GDP (USD) $3,326,543,974
GDP per capita $58,499
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 71.6 years
Urban population 88.1%
Currency DKK (Krone)
Languages Greenlandic
Calling code +299
TLD .gl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greenland

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ukiortaaq
Jan 6 Epiphany Kunngit pingasut ulluat
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Sisamanngortoq illernartoq
Apr 3 Good Friday Tallimanngorneq tannaartoq
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Poorskip ullua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Poorskip-aappaa
May 1 General Prayer Day Tussiarfik
May 14 Ascension Day Qilaliarfik
May 15 Bank closing day Atuanngiffik
May 24 Pentecost Piinsi
May 25 Whit Monday Piinsip-aappaa
Jun 21 Ullortuneq Ullortuneq
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Juulliaraq
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juullip ullua
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Juullip-aappaa
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Ukiutoqaq

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paamiut

What is the population of Paamiut?

Paamiut has a population of 1,308 residents and is located in Greenland. The population density is 185 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paamiut?

Paamiut has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 21.5 inches of snow.

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