Blaketown, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Blaketown is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 605.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

605 Population 73/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature

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How Blaketown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population605
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain61.4 in/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Blaketown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates47.4832°N, 53.5648°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 22.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.14"
Driest Month (May) 4.02"

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 11 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 1 191 km
2021 Larry Category 1 81 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 160 km
2010 Igor Category 1 102 km
1982 Debby Category 2 181 km
1980 Georges Category 1 282 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 - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 23°F (-5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 6.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 6.0 in

Blaketown has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (4.0").

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Radio Stations near Blaketown

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHVO "New Country 103.9" Carbonear, NL country AAC 130 kbps
Tits.FM - MP3 56 kbps

Cafes in Blaketown

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Blaketown

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Ultramar

Airports Near Blaketown

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bell Island Airport-Small Airport
Harbour Grace Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blaketown

What is the population of Blaketown?

Blaketown has a population of 605 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Blaketown?

Blaketown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.4 inches, with 22.6 inches of snow.

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