Downtown St. John's, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Downtown St. John's is a small city in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 9,431.

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

9,431 Population 34/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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How Downtown St. John's Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,431
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain60.6 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Downtown St. John's has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 103.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.2 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates47.5608°N, 52.7110°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.6"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 103.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.54"

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 62 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 1 146 km
2021 Larry Category 1 145 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 152 km
2010 Igor Category 1 113 km
1982 Debby Category 2 158 km
1980 Georges Category 1 250 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 - - 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 5.6 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.0 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.8 in

Downtown St. John's has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.5").

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Radio Stations near Downtown St. John's

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOCM-AM 590 St. John's, NL - AAC+ 57 kbps
CBC Radio One - St. John's, NL (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJYQ "New Country 930" St. John's, NL country AAC 130 kbps
VOAR 96.7 "Lighthouse FM" St. John's, NL christian MP3 128 kbps
CKIX-FM "Hot 99.1" St. John's, NL contemporary hit radio, new format rebranding AAC 130 kbps
CHOZ-FM 94.7 "OZ FM" St. John's, NL hot adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
Newfoundland and Labrador's Pioneer Radio Station oldies, religion MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Downtown St. John's

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothecary Hall
Apothecary Hall
Bell Island #2 Mine and Community Museum
Blackhead One Room Church and School Museum
Cabot Tower
Cape Spear Lighthouse Museum
James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
Manuel's River Interpretation Center
Newman Wine Vaults
Petty Harbour Museum
Signal Hill Park Interpretation Centre
The Rooms

Libraries in Downtown St. John's

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A.C. Hunter Public Library0.0
Marjorie Mews Public Library0.0
Michael Donovan Public Library0.0
Mount Pearl Public Library0.0
Queen Elizabeth II Library0.0
Torbay Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Downtown St. John's

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lester's Farm Market
St. John's Farmer's Market

Hotels in Downtown St. John's

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delta St. John's Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn St. John's
JAG Boutique Hotel
Murray Premises Hotel

Theatres in Downtown St. John's

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Majestic Theatre

Gas Stations in Downtown St. John's

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Irving

Breweries in Downtown St. John's

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Banished Brewing
Quidi Vidi Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Downtown St. John's

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Airports Near Downtown St. John's

3 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Downtown St. John's

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Recovery Centre

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UFO Sightings Near Downtown St. John's

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Downtown St. John's.

Name Year Description
St. johns (iraq), NF 2006 White and black and travelled in strang way leaving black dot where last seen.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Downtown St. John's

What is the population of Downtown St. John's?

Downtown St. John's has a population of 9,431 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Downtown St. John's?

Downtown St. John's has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.6 inches, with 103.7 inches of snow.

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