Upper Amherst Cove, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Upper Amherst Cove is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 58.

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

58 Population 7/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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How Upper Amherst Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population58
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Upper Amherst Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates48.5583°N, 53.2323°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.39"

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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 M3.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 258 km
2021 Larry Category 1 27 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 247 km
2010 Igor Category 1 218 km
1982 Debby Category 2 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.3 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.0 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.9 in

Upper Amherst Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.4").

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Museums in Upper Amherst Cove

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bonavista Archives
Fish Store
Gerald S. Doyle Memorial Museum
Gerald S. Doyle Memorial Museum
Green Family Forge
John C. Crosbie Sealers Interpretation Centre
Mathew (ship) Replica
Mockbeggar Plantation
Retail Store
Ryan Premises National Historic Site of Canada
Salt Store
Trinity Museum

Libraries in Upper Amherst Cove

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bonavista Memorial Public Library0.0
Bonavista Memorial Public Library0.0

Cafes in Upper Amherst Cove

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bonavista Social Club

Airports Near Upper Amherst Cove

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clarenville Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Upper Amherst Cove?

Upper Amherst Cove has a population of 58 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Upper Amherst Cove?

Upper Amherst Cove 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 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.

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