Plate Cove West, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Plate Cove West is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 191.

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

191 Population 74/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population191
Density74/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Plate Cove West has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates48.4999°N, 53.4981°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 27.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.47"
Driest Month (May) 3.74"

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 M3.3 122 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 36 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 264 km
2010 Igor Category 1 212 km
1982 Debby Category 2 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.7 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 4.1 in
April 35°F (1°C) 4.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 4.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 5.1 in

Plate Cove West has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Plate Cove West

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Plate Cove West

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

Hotels in Plate Cove West

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Round Da Bay Inn

Airports Near Plate Cove West

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clarenville Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Plate Cove West

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plate Cove West

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plate Cove West

What is the population of Plate Cove West?

Plate Cove West has a population of 191 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plate Cove West?

Plate Cove West has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches, with 27.3 inches of snow.

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