Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

414 Population 46/sq mi density

$54,000 Median Income $35,800 per capita

$180,000 Home Value

$752 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent

41°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$54,000 median income, 15.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$180,000 home value, $752/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.3 / 5.0

3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad 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 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	40.6°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	112 ft (34 m)
Area	8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density	46/sq mi
Coordinates	47.8454°N, 53.1033°W
Timezone	America/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 22.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.91"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.58"

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	58 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Ernesto	Category 1	189 km
2021	Larry	Category 1	107 km
2014	Gonzalo	Category 1	187 km
2010	Igor	Category 1	139 km
1982	Debby	Category 2	198 km
1980	Georges	Category 1	293 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	4.8 in
February	22°F (-6°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
March	27°F (-3°C)	4.2 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)	3.6 in	Driest
August	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
September	54°F (12°C)	5.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
November	37°F (3°C)	5.3 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	5.2 in

Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.6").

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