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Weather & Climate in Bay Roberts, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bay Roberts has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 95.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5999°N, 53.2648°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Apr 29, 2009 | 28 km SW of Bay Roberts, Canada | M3.3 | 28 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 180 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 106 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 164 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 111 km |
| 1982 | Debby | Category 2 | 104 mph | 179 km |
| 1980 | Georges | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1864 | SW AVALON PENINSULA, NEWFOUNDLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.2 in |
Bay Roberts has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.6").