Rock Harbour, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Rock Harbour is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 54.

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

54 Population 2/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature

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How Rock Harbour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population54
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Rock Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area24.0 sq mi (62.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates47.1749°N, 55.0450°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 21.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.02"

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 M3.3 119 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 1 212 km
2021 Larry Category 1 22 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 216 km
2010 Igor Category 1 154 km
2009 Bill Category 1 238 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 272 km
2001 Erin Category 1 276 km
2000 Michael Category 1 203 km
1982 Debby Category 2 240 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 - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.4 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
August 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.4 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.6 in

Rock Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (4.0").

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Museums in Rock Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Reddy Heritage House

Libraries in Rock Harbour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burin Memorial Library0.0

Airports Near Rock Harbour

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Winterland Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Rock Harbour?

Rock Harbour has a population of 54 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 24.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rock Harbour?

Rock Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches, with 21.0 inches of snow.

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