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Weather & Climate in Channel-Port aux Basques, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Channel-Port aux Basques has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5729°N, 59.1381°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 170 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 41 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 1 | — | 207 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
Channel-Port aux Basques has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 19°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (4.5").