Princeton, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

55 Population 11/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature
Princeton 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 51.7 inches. The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates48.4166°N, 53.5981°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 26.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.66"

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 M3.3 113 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 1 261 km
2021 Larry Category 1 48 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 258 km
2010 Igor Category 1 204 km
1982 Debby Category 2 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.5 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.9 in

Princeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.7").

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