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Botwood, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,778 Population 494/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $35,440 per capita
$155,000 Home Value
$760 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 21.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $760/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Botwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density494/sq mi
Coordinates49.1499°N, 55.3482°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 20.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 155 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.6 in
February 17°F (-9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 44°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 3.6 in

Botwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 17°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.0").

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