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Tasiilaq, Greenland

Sermersooq · Greenland

Tasiilaq is a small town in Sermersooq, Greenland with a population of 1,985. Average temperature: 28°F (-2°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,985 Population
28°F Avg Temperature -2°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
America / Nuuk Timezone

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About Tasiilaq

Tasiilaq

Tasiilaq, formerly Ammassalik or Angmagssalik, is a town on Ammassalik Island in southeastern Greenland, within the municipality of Sermersooq. With 1,985 inhabitants as of 2020, it is the most populous community on the eastern coast, and the seventh-largest town in Greenland. The Sermilik Station, dedicated to the research of the nearby Mittivakkat Glacier, is near the town.

People

Population1,985

Climate

Avg Temp28°F (-2°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Population1,985
Coordinates65.6145°, -37.6368°
TimezoneAmerica/Nuuk
Country🇬🇱 Greenland
State / ProvinceSermersooq
Average Temperature28°F (-2°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (977 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.6 inches (73 cm)

About Tasiilaq

Tasiilaq is a small town in Greenland (Sermersooq) with a population of 1,985. The average annual temperature is 28°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is America/Nuuk.

Climate in Tasiilaq

Tasiilaq has an average annual temperature of -0.3°C (31°F). The hottest month is Aug (7.1°C), the coldest is Feb (-6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 895 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6°C / 21°F -8.7° / -3.3° 107.6
Feb -6.2°C / 21°F -9.2° / -3.2° 106.7
Mar -6°C / 21°F -9.3° / -2.6° 94.6
Apr -2.2°C / 28°F -5.7° / 1.3° 75.4
May 1.3°C / 34°F -1.8° / 4.4° 51.7
Jun 4.6°C / 40°F 1.1° / 8.1° 33.9
Jul 7°C / 45°F 3.3° / 10.7° 38.9
Aug 7.1°C / 45°F 3.8° / 10.4° 57.5
Sep 4.4°C / 40°F 1.8° / 7.1° 87.8
Oct 0.3°C / 33°F -2° / 2.6° 61.2
Nov -2.5°C / 28°F -4.9° / -0.1° 87.5
Dec -4.9°C / 23°F -7.5° / -2.3° 91.9
Tasiilaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average27.7°F
49% below Greenland avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Coordinates65.6145°N, 37.6368°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nuuk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Greenland avg
Snowfall 28.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 19, 2023.

Jan 13, 1991 15 km NNE of Tasiilaq, Greenland M4.8 16 km
Apr 17, 2020 27 km N of Tasiilaq, Greenland M4.6 28 km
Sep 27, 1993 99 km WSW of Tasiilaq, Greenland M4.5 100 km
Apr 19, 2023 22 km N of Tasiilaq, Greenland M4.5 23 km
Jan 13, 2019 34 km NNE of Tasiilaq, Greenland M4.4 35 km
Apr 17, 2020 30 km NE of Tasiilaq, Greenland M4.3 31 km
Sep 8, 2004 82 km SW of Tasiilaq, Greenland M4.2 82 km
Apr 25, 2008 32 km NNE of Tasiilaq, Greenland M4.1 33 km
May 1, 1993 42 km SW of Tasiilaq, Greenland M4.0 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 16°F (-9°C) 4.0 in
March 16°F (-9°C) 3.5 in Coldest
April 22°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
May 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
June 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
July 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
September 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
October 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 3.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 4.1 in

Tasiilaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 16°F in March to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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Museums in Tasiilaq

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ammassalik Museum

Hotels in Tasiilaq

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angmagssalik Hotel
The Red House

Restaurants in Tasiilaq

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gerda

Cafes in Tasiilaq

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gerda

Monuments in Tasiilaq

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anker

Gas Stations in Tasiilaq

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Polaroil

Banks in Tasiilaq

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Nordik

Airports Near Tasiilaq

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kulusuk AirportKUSMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tasiilaq

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tasiilaq Church

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Nuuk
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Founded
1894
Postal Code
3913
Website
sermersooq.gl/
Twinned With
Kópavogur

🇬🇱 About Greenland

Capital Nuuk
Population 56,025
Area 2,166,086 km²
GDP (USD) $3,326,543,974
GDP per capita $58,499
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 71.6 years
Urban population 88.1%
Currency DKK (Krone)
Languages Greenlandic
Calling code +299
TLD .gl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greenland

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ukiortaaq
Jan 6 Epiphany Kunngit pingasut ulluat
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Sisamanngortoq illernartoq
Apr 3 Good Friday Tallimanngorneq tannaartoq
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Poorskip ullua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Poorskip-aappaa
May 1 General Prayer Day Tussiarfik
May 14 Ascension Day Qilaliarfik
May 15 Bank closing day Atuanngiffik
May 24 Pentecost Piinsi
May 25 Whit Monday Piinsip-aappaa
Jun 21 Ullortuneq Ullortuneq
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Juulliaraq
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juullip ullua
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Juullip-aappaa
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Ukiutoqaq

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tasiilaq

What is the population of Tasiilaq?

Tasiilaq has a population of 1,985 residents and is located in Greenland..

What is the weather like in Tasiilaq?

Tasiilaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 28.6 inches of snow.

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