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Dildo, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
803 Population 103/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$161,864 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,864 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dildo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates47.5666°N, 53.5481°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 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 19 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 1 195 km
2021 Larry Category 1 85 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 168 km
2010 Igor Category 1 111 km
1982 Debby Category 2 188 km
1980 Georges Category 1 288 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 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.8 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
July 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
November 38°F (4°C) 5.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 5.7 in

Dildo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.8").

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