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Weather & Climate in Buchans, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buchans has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.4°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8246°N, 56.8567°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
4 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 | 238 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Buchans has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 15°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.3").