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Burnside, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
79 Population 21/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$161,864 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,864 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually.

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)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

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"

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 M3.3 148 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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