Fairhaven, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Fairhaven is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 55.

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

55 Population 8/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population55
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain55.4 in/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Fairhaven 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. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates47.5349°N, 53.8981°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.4"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.47"
Driest Month (May) 3.70"

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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 34 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 1 209 km
2021 Larry Category 1 59 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 178 km
2010 Igor Category 1 117 km
2000 Michael Category 1 298 km
1982 Debby Category 2 202 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 - - 116 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 (-2°C) 4.5 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
July 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
August 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.7 in

Fairhaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Fairhaven

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tits.FM - MP3 56 kbps

Airports Near Fairhaven

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clarenville Airport-Small Airport
Harbour Grace Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Fairhaven

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Fairhaven.

Name Description
Overfall

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What is the population of Fairhaven?

Fairhaven has a population of 55 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fairhaven?

Fairhaven 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 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches, with 23.2 inches of snow.

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