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Makkovik, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.0 /5.0
B Good
365 Population 320/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $46,800 per capita
$69,500 Home Value
$556 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
29°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$79,500 median income, 27.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,500 home value, $556/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Makkovik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average28.8°F
47% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density320/sq mi
Coordinates55.0867°N, 59.1776°W
TimezoneAmerica/Goose_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 19.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (May) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 3, 2020.

Feb 3, 2020 158 km N of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada M4.3 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 3°F (-16°C) 3.0 in
March 12°F (-11°C) 2.9 in
April 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
May 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Driest
June 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
October 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 3.2 in

Makkovik has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 2°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (2.1").

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