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Avondale, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
584 Population 51/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $46,000 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 22.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Avondale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates47.4166°N, 53.1981°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 20.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.82"

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 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 164 km
2021 Larry Category 1 106 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 143 km
2010 Igor Category 1 91 km
1982 Debby Category 2 159 km
1980 Georges Category 1 258 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 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.4 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.6 in

Avondale has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.8").

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