Goulds, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Goulds is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 4,418.

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

4,418 Population 16/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population4,418
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Goulds has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates47.4553°N, 52.7755°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 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 55 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 1 141 km
2021 Larry Category 1 139 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 140 km
2010 Igor Category 1 100 km
1982 Debby Category 2 149 km
1980 Georges Category 1 243 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 - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 5.8 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.2 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in
May 44°F (6°C) 4.2 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.8 in

Goulds has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Goulds

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Kevin's High - - - -
Goulds Elementary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Goulds

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOCM-AM 590 St. John's, NL - AAC+ 57 kbps
CHVO "New Country 103.9" Carbonear, NL country AAC 130 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 Goulds

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 Goulds

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 Goulds

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

Cafes in Goulds

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Goulds

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Irving

Breweries in Goulds

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Banished Brewing
Quidi Vidi Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Goulds

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Goulds

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 Goulds

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Recovery Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Goulds

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Kevin's Parish Church
St. Kevin's Parish Hall
St. Paul's Anglican Church

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What is the population of Goulds?

Goulds has a population of 4,418 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Goulds?

Goulds 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 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches, with 26.6 inches of snow.

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