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Holyrood, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,471 Population 51/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $54,900 per capita
$320,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$320,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Holyrood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area48.7 sq mi (126.0 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates47.3832°N, 53.1314°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.4"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 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 28 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 1 158 km
2021 Larry Category 1 111 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 138 km
2010 Igor Category 1 87 km
1982 Debby Category 2 153 km
1980 Georges Category 1 252 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 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.4 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.4 in

Holyrood has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.7").

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