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Bay Roberts, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,974 Population 631/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $45,280 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 173 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
$72,500 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bay Roberts has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 95.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²)
Population Density631/sq mi
Coordinates47.5999°N, 53.2648°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 95.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

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 28 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 1 180 km
2021 Larry Category 1 106 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 164 km
2010 Igor Category 1 111 km
1982 Debby Category 2 179 km
1980 Georges Category 1 277 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 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 5.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.2 in

Bay Roberts has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.6").

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