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Arnold's Cove, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
964 Population 476/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $49,300 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 6.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Arnold's Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 22.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density476/sq mi
Coordinates47.7693°N, 53.9870°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 22.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.31"
Driest Month (May) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 29, 2009.

Apr 29, 2009 28 km SW of Bay Roberts, Canada M3.3 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 235 km
2021 Larry Category 1 70 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 204 km
2010 Igor Category 1 143 km
1982 Debby Category 2 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1864 SW AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.2 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.7 in

Arnold's Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (3.7").

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