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Uummannaq, Greenland
Avannaata · Greenland
Uummannaq is a small town in Avannaata, Greenland with a population of 1,407. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 24°F (-5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Uummannaq
Uummannaq is a town on Uummannaq Island in the Avannaata municipality, in central-western Greenland. With 1,407 inhabitants in 2020, it is the eighth-largest town in Greenland, and is home to the country's most northerly ferry terminal. Founded in 1763 as Omenak, the town is a hunting and fishing base, with a canning factory and a marble quarry. In 1932, the Universal Greenland-Filmexpedition with director Arnold Fanck released the film S.O.S. Eisberg near Uummannaq.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,407 |
| Population Density | 354 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 70.6744°, -52.1255° |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
| Country | 🇬🇱 Greenland |
| State / Province | Avannaata |
| Average Temperature | 24°F (-5°C) |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.7 inches (196 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.9 inches (15 cm) |
About Uummannaq
Uummannaq is a small town in Greenland (Avannaata) with a population of 1,407. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 24°F (-5°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.7 inches. The timezone is America/Nuuk.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 23.6°F |
| 56% below Greenland avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.6744°N, 52.1255°W |
| Timezone | America/Nuuk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | KARRAT FJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 90.0 m | 4 | 128 km |
| 2000 | PAATUUT, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 50.0 m | — | 53 km |
| 2014 | ILULISSAT ICEFJORD, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 10.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1952 | SOUTH COAST OF NUUSSUAQ, GREENLAND | Meteorological | 2.5 m | 1 | 55 km |
| 1985 | UBEKENDT ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| April | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 38°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Uummannaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 2°F in March to 43°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.1") and March the driest (0.4").
Schools in Uummannaq
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| heldagskole | — | — | — | — |
| Majoriaq | — | — | — | — |
| Edvard Kruse-p Atuarfia | — | — | — | — |
| Piareersarfik | — | — | — | — |
| Edvard Kruse-p Atuarfia | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Uummannaq
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Uummannaq
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blubber house | ||||
| Uummannaq Museum |
Hotels in Uummannaq
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Uummannaq
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Uummannaq
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Qaarsut Airport | JQA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Uummannaq
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Tele Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Uummannaq
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of Uummannaq |
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What is the population of Uummannaq?
Uummannaq has a population of 1,407 residents and is located in Greenland. The population density is 354 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Uummannaq?
Uummannaq has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.7 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.