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Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland
Qeqertalik · Greenland
Qeqertarsuaq is a small town in Qeqertalik, Greenland with a population of 839. Average temperature: 19°F (-7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Qeqertarsuaq
Qeqertarsuaq is a port and town in Qeqertalik municipality, located on the south coast of Disko Island on the west coast of Greenland. Founded in 1773, the town is now home to a campus of the University of Copenhagen known as Arctic Station. Qeqertarsuaq is the Kalaallisut name for Disko Island and is also now used for several other islands on Greenland, including those formerly known as Upernavik and Herbert Island. Qeqertarsuaq means 'the big island' in Kalaallisut.
People
Climate
| Population | 839 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.2472°, -53.5368° |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
| Country | 🇬🇱 Greenland |
| State / Province | Qeqertalik |
| Average Temperature | 19°F (-7°C) |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.7 inches (425 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.1 inches (28 cm) |
About Qeqertarsuaq
Qeqertarsuaq is a small town in Greenland (Qeqertalik) with a population of 839. The average annual temperature is 19°F (-7°C). Temperatures range from 1°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is America/Nuuk.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 18.6°F |
| 66% below Greenland avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 1,544.4 sq mi (4,000.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.2472°N, 53.5368°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2000 | PAATUUT, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 50.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 2014 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 10.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1952 | SOUTH COAST OF NUUSSUAQ, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 2.5 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 2012 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 88 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| April | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.5 in |
Qeqertarsuaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from -4°F in March to 42°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Qeqertarsuaq
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Copenhagen - Arctic Station | University | — | Visit → |
Radio Stations near Qeqertarsuaq
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Qeqertarsuaq
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qeqertarsuaq Museum |
Hotels in Qeqertarsuaq
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Qeqertarsuaq
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Qeqertarsuaq
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Qeqertarsuaq
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Qeqertarsuaq
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Post Offices in Qeqertarsuaq
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Tusass |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Qeqertarsuaq
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Oqaluffik Qeqertarsuaq |
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Public Holidays in Greenland
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Qeqertarsuaq?
Qeqertarsuaq has a population of 839 residents and is located in Greenland. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,544.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qeqertarsuaq?
Qeqertarsuaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 19°F (-7°C). Winter temperatures average 1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.