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Grates Cove, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
180 Population 35/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$161,864 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,864 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Grates Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually.

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)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

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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