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Buchans, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
590 Population 331/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $35,000 per capita
$50,000 Home Value
$755 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 28.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $755/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Buchans has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.4°F
31% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates48.8246°N, 56.8567°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 24.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 238 km
2009 Bill Category 1 291 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 188 km
2000 Michael Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 4.7 in
February 15°F (-9°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.7 in
April 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
October 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Buchans has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 15°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.3").

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