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Chapel Arm, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
446 Population 41/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $45,800 per capita
$176,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chapel Arm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.1 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates47.5169°N, 53.6693°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 24.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.63"
Driest Month (May) 3.74"

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 18 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 74 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 168 km
2010 Igor Category 1 108 km
1982 Debby Category 2 189 km
1980 Georges Category 1 290 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 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 5.5 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 28°F (-3°C) 4.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
July 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
August 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 5.1 in

Chapel Arm has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (3.7").

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