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Weather & Climate in Buchans Junction, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buchans Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8500°N, 56.4649°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.6 in |
Buchans Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 15°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.6").