Cavendish, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Cavendish is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 301.

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

301 Population 35/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population301
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Cavendish 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 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates47.7166°N, 53.4814°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 23.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.70"

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

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 200 km
2021 Larry Category 1 96 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 181 km
2010 Igor Category 1 126 km
1982 Debby Category 2 199 km
1980 Georges Category 1 297 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 - - 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 5.2 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 28°F (-3°C) 4.4 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
August 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.4 in

Cavendish has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Cavendish

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHVO "New Country 103.9" Carbonear, NL country AAC 130 kbps
Tits.FM - MP3 56 kbps
CKLN "New Country 97.1" Clarenville, NL country AAC 129 kbps

Museums in Cavendish

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heart's Content Cable Station

Libraries in Cavendish

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bay Roberts Public Library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Cavendish

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Airports Near Cavendish

4 airports within the area.

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

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Cavendish

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Cavendish.

Name Year Description
Cavendish (canada), PE 1990 one light became three and moved down to the ocean

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What is the population of Cavendish?

Cavendish has a population of 301 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cavendish?

Cavendish 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 55.7 inches, with 23.9 inches of snow.

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