Burnt Cove, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Burnt Cove is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 260.

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

260 Population 38/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population260
Density38/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Burnt Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates47.1999°N, 52.8481°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 22.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.94"

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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 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 129 km
2021 Larry Category 1 133 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 113 km
2010 Igor Category 1 72 km
1998 Danielle Category 1 298 km
1982 Debby Category 2 125 km
1980 Georges Category 1 223 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 - - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 5.8 in Wettest
February 23°F (-5°C) 5.1 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.8 in

Burnt Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.9").

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Radio Stations near Burnt Cove

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOCM-AM 590 St. John's, NL - AAC+ 57 kbps
CBC Radio One - St. John's, NL (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJYQ "New Country 930" St. John's, NL country AAC 130 kbps
VOAR 96.7 "Lighthouse FM" St. John's, NL christian MP3 128 kbps
CKIX-FM "Hot 99.1" St. John's, NL contemporary hit radio, new format rebranding AAC 130 kbps
CHOZ-FM 94.7 "OZ FM" St. John's, NL hot adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
Newfoundland and Labrador's Pioneer Radio Station oldies, religion MP3 128 kbps

Cafes in Burnt Cove

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forager Cafe

Airports Near Burnt Cove

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
St. John's International AirportYYTLarge Airport
Bell Island Airport-Small Airport
Harbour Grace Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnt Cove

What is the population of Burnt Cove?

Burnt Cove has a population of 260 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burnt Cove?

Burnt Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches, with 22.0 inches of snow.

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