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Harbour Breton, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,477 Population 277/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 225 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Harbour Breton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.0 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates47.4833°N, 55.7983°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.0"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 20.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.90"

Air Quality

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 1 275 km
2021 Larry Category 1 87 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 282 km
2010 Igor Category 1 220 km
2009 Bill Category 1 207 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 211 km
2000 Michael Category 1 183 km
1982 Debby Category 2 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 5.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
May 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
August 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.3 in

Harbour Breton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.9").

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