Swift Current, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Swift Current is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 207.

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

207 Population 14/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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How Swift Current Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population207
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Swift Current 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 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area15.3 sq mi (39.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates47.8853°N, 54.2093°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 30.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.71"
Driest Month (May) 3.94"

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 76 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 1 253 km
2021 Larry Category 1 71 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 224 km
2010 Igor Category 1 162 km
2000 Michael Category 1 300 km
1982 Debby Category 2 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.4 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 4.7 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Driest
June 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
August 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.7 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 5.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.5 in

Swift Current has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and May the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Swift Current

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Swift Current Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Swift Current

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLN "New Country 97.1" Clarenville, NL country AAC 129 kbps

Airports Near Swift Current

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clarenville Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Swift Current

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethany United Church

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What is the population of Swift Current?

Swift Current has a population of 207 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 15.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Swift Current?

Swift Current has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches, with 30.4 inches of snow.

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