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Salmon Cove, NL
Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
764
Population
470/sq mi density
$61,200
Median Income
$37,000 per capita
$190,000
Home Value
$880
Median Rent
8.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
241 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 23.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $880/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Salmon Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7832°N, 53.1648°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 | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in |
Salmon Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.5").