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North West River, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.2 /5.0
B Good
560 Population 409/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $57,000 per capita
$230,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 4.0% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
North West River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average30.5°F
44% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates53.5335°N, 60.1315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Goose_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

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 M4.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 6°F (-15°C) 2.3 in
March 16°F (-9°C) 2.8 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
September 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
October 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 2.8 in

North West River has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 3°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.2").

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