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Qaanaaq, Greenland
Avannaata · Greenland
Qaanaaq is a small town in Avannaata, Greenland with a population of 646. Average temperature: 10°F (-12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 646 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 77.4667°, -69.2316° |
| Timezone | America/Thule |
| Country | 🇬🇱 Greenland |
| State / Province | Avannaata |
| Average Temperature | 10°F (-12°C) |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.2 inches (132 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
About Qaanaaq
Qaanaaq is a small town in Greenland (Avannaata) with a population of 646. The average annual temperature is 10°F (-12°C). Temperatures range from -10°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.2 inches. The timezone is America/Thule.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 9.9°F |
| 82% below Greenland avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 87,066.0 sq mi (225,500.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 77.4667°N, 69.2316°W |
| Timezone | America/Thule |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | -14°F (-25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| March | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.3 in |
Qaanaaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from -14°F in February to 37°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.9") and March the driest (0.2").
Museums in Qaanaaq
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qaanaaq Museum |
Hotels in Qaanaaq
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Qaanaaq
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Qaanaaq Airport | NAQ | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Qaanaaq
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Qaanaaq church |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greenland
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What is the population of Qaanaaq?
Qaanaaq has a population of 646 residents and is located in Greenland. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 87,066.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qaanaaq?
Qaanaaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 10°F (-12°C). Winter temperatures average -10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.2 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.