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Branch, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.2 /5.0
B Good
177 Population 28/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 225 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Branch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates46.8832°N, 53.9481°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.33"

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 67 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 1 141 km
2021 Larry Category 1 68 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 128 km
2010 Igor Category 1 65 km
2001 Erin Category 1 261 km
2000 Michael Category 1 267 km
1998 Danielle Category 1 300 km
1982 Debby Category 2 161 km
1980 Georges Category 1 261 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 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 5.2 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 5.3 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
August 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 29°F (-1°C) 5.1 in

Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (4.3").

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