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Nanortalik

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Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Nanortalik month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Nanortalik are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 9–11°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 11°C), February the coldest (average low -10°C), and November the wettest (about 151 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-3.6-9.01172.7
February-4.4-9.7984.8
March-1.9-7.1967.4
April1.9-2.7749.0
May4.3-0.17210.3
June9.03.7899.5
July11.25.9939.4
August10.86.31038.5
September8.03.31487.2
October4.0-0.7895.7
November-0.1-5.31513.1
December-2.1-7.41182.1

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What is being reported around Nanortalik

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People and places shaping Nanortalik

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Research updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Past and future events in Nanortalik

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1770

    The town was founded in 1770 as Nennortalik.

  2. Documented history · 1797

    In 1797, a permanent trading depot was set up in Nanortalik by traders from Julianehåb.

  3. Documented history · 1830

    Due to poor harbour facilities, the town was moved three kilometers northward in 1830, where it remains today.

  4. Town Foundation

    The town was founded in 1770 as Nennortalik.

  5. Trading Depot Establishment

    In 1797, a permanent trading depot was set up in Nanortalik by traders from Julianehåb.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Nanortalik has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Kristine Raahauge

    Greenlandic municipal politician

  • Henning Jakob Henrik Lund

    Greenlandic lyricist

Historical figures

  • Henning Jakob Henrik Lund

    Wikidata records Nanortalik as this historical figure's place of birth. Greenlandic Lutheran pastor, poet, painter, and author of Greenland's national anthem (1875-1948).

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Nanortalik yet.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Nanortalik yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Angissq LORAN-C transmitter

    A point of interest located in the area.

  • Cape Farewell

    The southernmost point of Greenland, located near Nanortalik.

  • Nanortalik Museum

    The largest outdoor museum in Greenland, consisting of historical buildings grouped together.

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01 · Overview

Nanortalik, in brief

Nanortalik is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Nanortalik took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Nanortalik

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Nanortalik

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Nanortalik

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Nanortalik

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Nanortalik

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08 · Questions

Questions about Nanortalik

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nanortalik

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01 · Q&A

Where is Nanortalik located and what are its coordinates?

Nanortalik is situated in Greenland at geographic coordinates 60.1417, -45.2407, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Nanortalik?

Nanortalik has a recorded population of approximately 1,185 and observes the America/Nuuk time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Nanortalik?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Nanortalik include KL, DA-GL, English, with DKK used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Nanortalik?

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