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Ferryland, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
371 Population 73/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $45,400 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 222 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 32.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ferryland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates47.0332°N, 52.8814°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 23.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.09"

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

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 123 km
2021 Larry Category 1 133 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 95 km
2010 Igor Category 1 54 km
1998 Danielle Category 1 281 km
1993 Floyd Category 1 290 km
1982 Debby Category 2 110 km
1980 Georges Category 1 210 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 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 24°F (-5°C) 5.3 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 5.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
August 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 6.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 6.0 in

Ferryland has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (4.1").

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