Little St. Lawrence, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Little St. Lawrence is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 117.

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

117 Population 9/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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How Little St. Lawrence Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population117
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Little St. Lawrence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates46.9297°N, 55.3611°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 20.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.09"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

9 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 36 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 226 km
2010 Igor Category 1 169 km
2009 Bill Category 1 206 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 256 km
2001 Erin Category 1 248 km
2000 Michael Category 1 169 km
1982 Debby Category 2 231 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 - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 5.3 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.3 in

Little St. Lawrence has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (4.1").

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Museums in Little St. Lawrence

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Reddy Heritage House

Libraries in Little St. Lawrence

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burin Memorial Library0.0

Airports Near Little St. Lawrence

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Winterland Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Little St. Lawrence?

Little St. Lawrence has a population of 117 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Little St. Lawrence?

Little St. Lawrence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches, with 20.4 inches of snow.

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