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Placentia, NL
Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,289
Population
147/sq mi density
$59,600
Median Income
$44,200 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$665
Median Rent
10.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
237 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 16.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $665/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Placentia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2332°N, 53.9648°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1864 | SW AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in |
Placentia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (3.7").