Plate Cove East, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Plate Cove East is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 78.

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

78 Population 30/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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How Plate Cove East Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population78
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Plate Cove East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates48.5166°N, 53.4814°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 25.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.04"
Driest Month (May) 3.50"

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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 M3.3 124 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 1 264 km
2021 Larry Category 1 34 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 263 km
2010 Igor Category 1 214 km
1982 Debby Category 2 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 4.3 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
May 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 4.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.8 in

Plate Cove East has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (3.5").

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Radio Stations near Plate Cove East

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLN "New Country 97.1" Clarenville, NL country AAC 129 kbps

Museums in Plate Cove East

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gerald S. Doyle Memorial Museum
Gerald S. Doyle Memorial Museum
Green Family Forge
Salvage Fisherman's Museum
Trinity Museum

Airports Near Plate Cove East

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clarenville Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Plate Cove East?

Plate Cove East has a population of 78 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plate Cove East?

Plate Cove East has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches, with 25.6 inches of snow.

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