Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland
Sermersooq · Greenland
Qeqertarsuaq is a small town in Sermersooq, Greenland with a population of 986. Average temperature: 33°F (0°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 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 | 986 |
| Population Density | 139 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.1167°, -49.7833° |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
| Country | 🇬🇱 Greenland |
| State / Province | Sermersooq |
| Average Temperature | 33°F (0°C) |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.1 inches (968 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.2 inches (54 cm) |
About Qeqertarsuaq
Qeqertarsuaq is a small town in Greenland (Sermersooq) with a population of 986. The average annual temperature is 33°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches. The timezone is America/Nuuk.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 32.6°F |
| 40% below Greenland avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.1167°N, 49.7833°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 35°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.6 in |
Qeqertarsuaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 21°F in January to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.4").
Museums in Qeqertarsuaq
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paamiut Museum |
Airports Near Qeqertarsuaq
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Paamiut Airport | JFR | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Qeqertarsuaq
4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Qeqertarsuaq.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qorlortoq | |
| Qorlortoq | |
| Qorlortoq | |
| Sorraatsoq |
Mines Near Qeqertarsuaq
1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Qeqertarsuaq.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| No 1 Surface | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
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What is the population of Qeqertarsuaq?
Qeqertarsuaq has a population of 986 residents and is located in Greenland. The population density is 139 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qeqertarsuaq?
Qeqertarsuaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.
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