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Portugal Cove South, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.2 /5.0
B Good
86 Population 207/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 227 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Portugal Cove South 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 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 21.4 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 Days227 days/yr

Geography

Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates46.6999°N, 53.2648°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"
Driest Month (May) 4.37"

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

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 1 111 km
2021 Larry Category 1 121 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 75 km
2010 Igor Category 1 12 km
2001 Erin Category 1 268 km
1998 Danielle Category 1 257 km
1993 Floyd Category 1 274 km
1982 Debby Category 2 105 km
1980 Georges Category 1 207 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 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.8 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 5.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
August 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.6 in

Portugal Cove South has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (4.4").

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