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Witless Bay, NL
Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,640
Population
241/sq mi density
$103,000
Median Income
$62,800 per capita
$324,000
Home Value
$752
Median Rent
6.6% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
229 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$103,000 median income, 14.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Witless Bay 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 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2832°N, 52.8314°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1864 | SW AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in |
Witless Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.9").