Wishingwell Park, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Wishingwell Park is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 2,020.

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

2,020 Population 7/sq mi density

44°F Avg Temperature

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How Wishingwell Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,020

Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)

Rain60.6 in/yr

Elevation240 ft (73 m)

Wishingwell Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 103.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	43.6°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	240 ft (73 m)
Area	273.8 sq mi (709.2 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	47.5613°N, 52.7341°W
Timezone	America/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.6"

59% above US avg

Snowfall 103.7"

Wettest Month (Oct) 6.10"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.54"

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	60 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	147 km
2021	Larry	Category 1	143 km
2014	Gonzalo	Category 1	152 km
2010	Igor	Category 1	113 km
1982	Debby	Category 2	159 km
1980	Georges	Category 1	251 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	-	-	139 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	5.6 in
February	23°F (-5°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
March	28°F (-2°C)	5.0 in
April	35°F (2°C)	4.8 in
May	44°F (7°C)	4.0 in
June	52°F (11°C)	4.1 in
July	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	60°F (16°C)	4.2 in
September	54°F (12°C)	5.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
November	38°F (3°C)	5.6 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	5.8 in

Wishingwell Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Wishingwell Park

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Prince of Wales Collegiate	-	-	-	-
St. Andrews Elementary	-	-	-	-
Bishop Abraham Elementary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Wishingwell Park

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
VOCM-AM 590 St. John's, NL	-	AAC+ 57 kbps
CBC Radio One - St. John's, NL (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CJYQ "New Country 930" St. John's, NL	country	AAC 130 kbps
VOAR 96.7 "Lighthouse FM" St. John's, NL	christian	MP3 128 kbps
CKIX-FM "Hot 99.1" St. John's, NL	contemporary hit radio, new format rebranding	AAC 130 kbps
CHOZ-FM 94.7 "OZ FM" St. John's, NL	hot adult contemporary	MP3 96 kbps
Newfoundland and Labrador's Pioneer Radio Station	oldies, religion	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wishingwell Park

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Apothecary Hall
Apothecary Hall
Bell Island #2 Mine and Community Museum
Blackhead One Room Church and School Museum
Cabot Tower
Cape Spear Lighthouse Museum
James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
Manuel's River Interpretation Center
Newman Wine Vaults
Petty Harbour Museum
Signal Hill Park Interpretation Centre
The Rooms

Libraries in Wishingwell Park

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
A.C. Hunter Public Library		0.0
Marjorie Mews Public Library		0.0
Michael Donovan Public Library		0.0
Mount Pearl Public Library		0.0
Queen Elizabeth II Library		0.0
Torbay Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Wishingwell Park

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Lester's Farm Market
St. John's Farmer's Market

Hotels in Wishingwell Park

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daffodil Place

The Guv'nor Inn

Cafes in Wishingwell Park

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Dentists in Wishingwell Park

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #209823499

Freshwater Dentistry

Veterinaries in Wishingwell Park

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St. John's Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Wishingwell Park

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anderson Avenue Esso

Esso

Irving

Shell

Ultramar

Banks in Wishingwell Park

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO

Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union

RBC

Gyms in Wishingwell Park

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aquarena Fitness Centre

Bohdi Hot Yoga

Power Conditioning Inc.

Breweries in Wishingwell Park

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Banished Brewing
Quidi Vidi Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Wishingwell Park

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Wishingwell Park

3 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
St. John's International Airport	YYT	Large Airport
Bell Island Airport	-	Small Airport
Harbour Grace Airport	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Wishingwell Park

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Recovery Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wishingwell Park

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
St. Augustine's Church
St. James United Church
St. John's Citadel
St. John's Gospel Hall

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wishingwell Park

What is the population of Wishingwell Park?

Wishingwell Park has a population of 2,020 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wishingwell Park?

Wishingwell Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.6 inches, with 103.7 inches of snow.

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