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Carbonear, NL
Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,696
Population
978/sq mi density
$56,800
Median Income
$40,840 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$830
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 20.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carbonear 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. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 22.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 978/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7392°N, 53.2272°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1864 | SW AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.1 in |
Carbonear has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.7").