Uummannaq
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel to Uummannaq involves transport services such as Air Greenland helicopter operations via Qaarsut Airport and seasonal ship services by Royal Arctic Line, with local terrain featuring steep Arctic mountains and fjord conditions.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Uummannaq month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Uummannaq are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 4–8°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 8°C), February the coldest (average low -19°C), and October the wettest (about 36 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.8 | -16.1 | 24 | 0.2 |
| February | -13.9 | -18.7 | 12 | 3.7 |
| March | -11.9 | -16.6 | 17 | 8.1 |
| April | -5.3 | -9.8 | 19 | 11.5 |
| May | -0.8 | -4.6 | 22 | 15.5 |
| June | 4.3 | 0.0 | 25 | 16.1 |
| July | 8.1 | 3.4 | 35 | 15.7 |
| August | 6.8 | 3.2 | 32 | 11.7 |
| September | 1.3 | -1.1 | 31 | 8.3 |
| October | -2.8 | -5.3 | 36 | 4.5 |
| November | -5.5 | -8.2 | 34 | 0.7 |
| December | -8.0 | -11.0 | 25 | 0.0 |
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- Uummannaq Polar Institute
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- Wikidata structured records for Uummannaq
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01 · OverviewUummannaq, in brief
Uummannaq is a town situated on Uummannaq Island in central-western Greenland. Founded in 1763 as Omenak within the Avannaata municipality, the settlement is positioned 590 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle at latitude 70.67442 and longitude -52.12545.
Hunting, fishing, and industry
Operating as an essential regional base, the local economy relies heavily on hunting and fishing. Industrial operations within the town include a dedicated canning factory alongside a marble quarry. Transport infrastructure supports these economic activities, featuring the country's most northerly ferry terminal. Air connectivity is maintained through helicopter services operated by Air Greenland from Uummannaq Heliport to Qaarsut Airport, while the Royal Arctic Line provides summer sailings using small ships to neighbouring settlements.
Demographic profile
The town recorded a population of 1,407 inhabitants in 2020. This total reflects a population decrease of more than 12% relative to the recorded figures in 2000. Despite this decline, Uummannaq remains the second-largest town in the Avannaata municipality and the eighth-largest town across all of Greenland.
Frequently Asked Questions about Uummannaq
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01 · Q&AWhere is Uummannaq located and what are its coordinates?
Uummannaq is situated in Greenland at geographic coordinates 70.6744, -52.1255, with an elevation of 15 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Uummannaq?
Uummannaq has a recorded population of approximately 1,407 and observes the America/Nuuk time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Uummannaq?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Uummannaq include KL, DA-GL, English, with DKK used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Uummannaq?
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