Petley, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

88 Population 2/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature
Petley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area54.0 sq mi (139.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates48.1534°N, 53.7465°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 22.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.66"

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 86 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 1 247 km
2021 Larry Category 1 79 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 234 km
2010 Igor Category 1 178 km
1982 Debby Category 2 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 5.0 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
August 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 5.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.0 in

Petley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.7").

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