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Burin, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,237 Population 168/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $46,560 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$680 Median Rent 12.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Burin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates47.0829°N, 55.1907°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 19.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.86"

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 M3.3 132 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 1 211 km
2021 Larry Category 1 24 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 221 km
2010 Igor Category 1 161 km
2009 Bill Category 1 224 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 263 km
2001 Erin Category 1 265 km
2000 Michael Category 1 189 km
1982 Debby Category 2 237 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 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 5.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
August 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.2 in

Burin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.9").

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