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Kitsissuarsuit, Greenland

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Kitsissuarsuit is a remote settlement in western Greenland, home to a close-knit community of approximately 50 residents who remain self-sufficient through the region's marine resources. Originally used as a whaling station since 1817, the village is nestled among low-lying islands and offers a genuine look into traditional Arctic life. The area is celebrated for its diverse birdlife and a dramatic backdrop of icebergs. Visitors can observe local hunting and fishing practices that have sustained the town for centuries. Due to limited access, Kitsissuarsuit maintains a quiet, preserved atmosphere, providing a unique perspective on life in a secluded Greenlandic outpost.

Language: Greenlandic
Currency: Danish krone

Kitsissuarsuit, Greenland Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 18 17 22 32 44 54 61 59 49 37 25 19
Low 3 2 6 17 29 39 47 46 36 23 11 4
Average 11 10 14 25 37 47 54 53 43 30 18 12
Temperature (Celsius)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High -8 -8 -6 0 7 12 16 15 9 3 -4 -7
Low -16 -17 -14 -8 -2 4 8 8 2 -5 -12 -16
Average -12 -12 -10 -4 3 8 12 12 6 -1 -8 -11
Precipitation
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Inches 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 1 1
Centimeters 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 8 8 5 3 3
Precipitation Days
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Days 13 11 12 11 12 12 15 17 17 15 14 13
Humidity
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Percent 78 77 76 74 72 72 74 76 79 80 79 79


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