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Qasigiannguit, Greenland
Qeqertalik · Greenland
Qasigiannguit is a small town in Qeqertalik, Greenland with a population of 1,081. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 24°F (-4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Qasigiannguit
Qasigiannguit, also known as Christianshåb, is a town located in western Greenland on the southeastern shore of Disko Bay in the Qeqertalik municipality. With 1,081 inhabitants in 2020, it is the thirteenth-largest town in Greenland. The main industry is shrimp and halibut fishing.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,081 |
| Population Density | 1,010 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 68.8193°, -51.1922° |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
| Country | 🇬🇱 Greenland |
| State / Province | Qeqertalik |
| Average Temperature | 24°F (-4°C) |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.2 inches (385 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.8 inches (22 cm) |
About Qasigiannguit
Qasigiannguit is a small town in Greenland (Qeqertalik) with a population of 1,081. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 24°F (-4°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is America/Nuuk.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 24.3°F |
| 55% below Greenland avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.8193°N, 51.1922°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 10.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 2012 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| April | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in |
Qasigiannguit has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 3°F in March to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.7").
Schools in Qasigiannguit
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efterskole Villads Villadsen | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Qasigiannguit
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum | ||||
| Museum | ||||
| Qasigiannguit Katersugaasiviat | ||||
| Qasigiannguit Katersugaasiviat (museum) |
Libraries in Qasigiannguit
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atuakkanik Atorniartarfik | 0.0 |
Hotels in Qasigiannguit
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Qasigiannguit
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Qasigiannguit
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Qasigiannguit
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Qasigiannguit
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ilulissat Airport | JAV | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Qasigiannguit
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gamle Kirke | |
| Paaviap Oqaluffia |
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What is the population of Qasigiannguit?
Qasigiannguit has a population of 1,081 residents and is located in Greenland. The population density is 1,010 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qasigiannguit?
Qasigiannguit 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 48°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.