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New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley's Cove-Lead Cove, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
491 Population 40/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$161,864 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,864 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley's Cove-Lead Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates48.0372°N, 53.1671°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 22.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.79"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

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 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 208 km
2021 Larry Category 1 85 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 209 km
2010 Igor Category 1 160 km
1982 Debby Category 2 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 4.7 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.0 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.1 in

New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley's Cove-Lead Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.6").

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