Grates Cove, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Grates Cove is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 180.

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

180 Population 35/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population180
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Grates Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates48.1629°N, 52.9379°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.46"

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 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 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 76 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 215 km
2010 Igor Category 1 175 km
1982 Debby Category 2 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 4.8 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.3 in

Grates Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.5").

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Radio Stations near Grates Cove

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHVO "New Country 103.9" Carbonear, NL country AAC 130 kbps

Museums in Grates Cove

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bacalieu Island Interpretation Center
Bay De Verde Heritage Premises

Airports Near Grates Cove

3 airports within the area.

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

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What is the population of Grates Cove?

Grates Cove has a population of 180 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grates Cove?

Grates Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches, with 23.3 inches of snow.

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