Sign In Register

Chance Cove, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.0 /5.0
B Good
213 Population 30/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 33.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chance Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates47.6832°N, 53.8314°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.47"
Driest Month (May) 3.82"

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 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 220 km
2021 Larry Category 1 72 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 190 km
2010 Igor Category 1 130 km
1982 Debby Category 2 211 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 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.4 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.4 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
August 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.0 in

Chance Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (3.8").

View full weather details →