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Weather & Climate in Burin, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0829°N, 55.1907°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 | 132 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 24 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 161 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 224 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2001 | Erin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 1 | — | 189 km |
| 1982 | Debby | Category 2 | 104 mph | 237 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 | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.2 in |
Burin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.9").