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Point May, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
254 Population 10/sq mi density
$47,600 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$50,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$47,600 median income, 40.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Point May has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area24.4 sq mi (63.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates46.9000°N, 55.9317°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.74"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 242 km
2021 Larry Category 1 79 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 266 km
2010 Igor Category 1 211 km
2009 Bill Category 1 165 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 216 km
2001 Erin Category 1 251 km
2000 Michael Category 1 130 km
1982 Debby Category 2 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 4.9 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.0 in

Point May has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (3.7").

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