All Countries
Sisimiut, Greenland
Qeqqata · Greenland
Sisimiut is a small city in Qeqqata, Greenland with a population of 5,227. Average temperature: 23°F (-5°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Sisimiut, Greenland
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Sisimiut
Sisimiut, also known by its Danish name Holsteinsborg, is the capital and largest city of the Qeqqata municipality, the second-largest city in Greenland. It is located in central-western Greenland, on the coast of Davis Strait, approximately 320 km (200 mi) north of Nuuk.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,227 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.9395°, -53.6735° |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
| Country | 🇬🇱 Greenland |
| State / Province | Qeqqata |
| Average Temperature | 23°F (-5°C) |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.5 inches (496 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.6 inches (27 cm) |
About Sisimiut
Sisimiut is a small city in Greenland (Qeqqata) with a population of 5,227. The average annual temperature is 23°F (-5°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is America/Nuuk.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 23.2°F |
| 57% below Greenland avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.9395°N, 53.6735°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 4°F (-15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.2 in |
Sisimiut has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 1°F in February to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Sisimiut
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavenergihus | University | — | — |
Schools in Sisimiut
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech College Greenland | — | — | — | — |
| Knud Rasmussen Højskolia | — | — | — | — |
| Sanaartornermik Ilinniarfik | — | — | — | — |
| Nalunnguarfiup Atuarfia | — | — | — | — |
| Greenland school of mining & petroleum | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sisimiut
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sisimiut
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisimiut Museum |
Hotels in Sisimiut
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sisimiut
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sisimiut
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sisimiut
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sisimiut
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sisimiut
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sisimiut
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sisimiut
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sisimiut
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sisimiut Airport | JHS | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Sisimiut
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Tusass |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sisimiut
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Kirke | |
| Inuunerup Nutaap Oqaluffia Sisimiut | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Zions Kirke |
Explore Near Sisimiut
Quick Facts
🇬🇱 About Greenland
Public Holidays in Greenland
16 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Sisimiut.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sisimiut
What is the population of Sisimiut?
Sisimiut has a population of 5,227 residents and is located in Greenland. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sisimiut?
Sisimiut has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.