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Point Lance, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.2 /5.0
B Good
87 Population 8/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 225 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 42.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Point Lance has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.0 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates46.8166°N, 54.0815°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.0"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 20.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.33"

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 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 138 km
2021 Larry Category 1 65 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 133 km
2010 Igor Category 1 71 km
2009 Bill Category 1 298 km
2001 Erin Category 1 251 km
2000 Michael Category 1 256 km
1998 Danielle Category 1 299 km
1982 Debby Category 2 166 km
1980 Georges Category 1 266 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 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.1 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
May 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
August 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.9 in

Point Lance has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (4.3").

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