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Baine Harbour, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
126 Population 79/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 216 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Baine Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates47.3666°N, 54.8983°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.1"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 27.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.97"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.25"

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 M3.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 222 km
2021 Larry Category 1 24 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 218 km
2010 Igor Category 1 155 km
2009 Bill Category 1 257 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 279 km
2001 Erin Category 1 297 km
2000 Michael Category 1 224 km
1982 Debby Category 2 249 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 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 5.8 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 5.1 in
April 35°F (2°C) 5.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
August 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 6.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 7.0 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 6.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 6.0 in

Baine Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and August the driest (4.3").

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