Pearlgate, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Pearlgate is a small city in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 6,555.

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

6,555 Population 930/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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How Pearlgate Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,555
Density930/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain60.3 in/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Pearlgate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 110.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density930/sq mi
Coordinates47.5019°N, 52.8032°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 110.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.54"

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 54 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 1 146 km
2021 Larry Category 1 137 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 146 km
2010 Igor Category 1 105 km
1982 Debby Category 2 154 km
1980 Georges Category 1 248 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 - - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 5.6 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.0 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.8 in

Pearlgate has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Pearlgate

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Peter's Junior High - - - -
Newtown Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pearlgate

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOCM-AM 590 St. John's, NL - AAC+ 57 kbps
CHVO "New Country 103.9" Carbonear, NL country AAC 130 kbps
CBC Radio One - St. John's, NL (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJYQ "New Country 930" St. John's, NL country AAC 130 kbps
VOAR 96.7 "Lighthouse FM" St. John's, NL christian MP3 128 kbps
CKIX-FM "Hot 99.1" St. John's, NL contemporary hit radio, new format rebranding AAC 130 kbps
CHOZ-FM 94.7 "OZ FM" St. John's, NL hot adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
Newfoundland and Labrador's Pioneer Radio Station oldies, religion MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pearlgate

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothecary Hall
Apothecary Hall
Bell Island #2 Mine and Community Museum
Blackhead One Room Church and School Museum
Cabot Tower
Cape Spear Lighthouse Museum
James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
Manuel's River Interpretation Center
Newman Wine Vaults
Petty Harbour Museum
Signal Hill Park Interpretation Centre
The Rooms

Libraries in Pearlgate

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A.C. Hunter Public Library0.0
Marjorie Mews Public Library0.0
Michael Donovan Public Library0.0
Mount Pearl Public Library0.0
Queen Elizabeth II Library0.0
Torbay Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pearlgate

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lester's Farm Market
St. John's Farmer's Market

Cafes in Pearlgate

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Dentists in Pearlgate

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wade Abbott Dentistry

Gas Stations in Pearlgate

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire
North Atlantic
North Atlantic

Banks in Pearlgate

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC

Gyms in Pearlgate

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GoodLife Fitness

Breweries in Pearlgate

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Banished Brewing
Quidi Vidi Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Pearlgate

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pearlgate

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
St. John's International AirportYYTLarge Airport
Bell Island Airport-Small Airport
Harbour Grace Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Pearlgate

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Recovery Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pearlgate

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Good Shepherd

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What is the population of Pearlgate?

Pearlgate has a population of 6,555 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 930 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pearlgate?

Pearlgate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.3 inches, with 110.0 inches of snow.

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