Buchans Junction, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Buchans Junction is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 61.

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

61 Population 51/sq mi density
38°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population61
Density51/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Buchans Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.8°F
30% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates48.8500°N, 56.4649°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 19.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

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 1 221 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.3 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 33°F (0°C) 4.1 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.6 in

Buchans Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 15°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.6").

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Airports Near Buchans Junction

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Springdale Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Buchans Junction?

Buchans Junction has a population of 61 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buchans Junction?

Buchans Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches, with 19.7 inches of snow.

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