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Rock Harbour, NL
Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
54
Population
2/sq mi density
$66,531
Median Income
$41,731 per capita
$161,864
Home Value
$752
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
223 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 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
$161,864 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 24.0 sq mi (62.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1749°N, 55.0450°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").