Burnside, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Burnside is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 79.

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

79 Population 21/sq mi density
39°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population79
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Burnside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates48.7166°N, 53.7981°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.49"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.27"

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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 M3.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 296 km
2021 Larry Category 1 38 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 292 km
2010 Igor Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.6 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
August 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 4.1 in

Burnside has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 19°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.3").

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Museums in Burnside

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gloverton Museum
Salvage Fisherman's Museum

Airports Near Burnside

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clarenville Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burnside

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Alban's Burnside Anglican Church

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What is the population of Burnside?

Burnside has a population of 79 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burnside?

Burnside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 21.7 inches of snow.

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