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Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,040
Population
68/sq mi density
$107,000
Median Income
$58,850 per capita
$304,000
Home Value
$950
Median Rent
9.1% income on rent
36°F
Avg Temperature
206 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$107,000 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$304,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Happy Valley-Goose Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 94.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 117.6 sq mi (304.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3038°N, 60.3258°W |
| Timezone | America/Goose_Bay |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.9 in |
Happy Valley-Goose Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from 3°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").