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Wabana, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,815 Population 325/sq mi density
$36,000 Median Income $29,480 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$600 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$36,000 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wabana has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 24.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates47.6332°N, 52.9481°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 24.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.62"

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 49 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 1 164 km
2021 Larry Category 1 130 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 162 km
2010 Igor Category 1 117 km
1982 Debby Category 2 172 km
1980 Georges Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1864 SW AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.4 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.7 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.4 in

Wabana has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (3.6").

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