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Weather & Climate in Conception Bay South, NL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Conception Bay South has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 83.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area23.1 sq mi (59.7 km²)
Population Density1,178/sq mi
Coordinates47.4999°N, 52.9981°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 83.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.86"

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 39 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 86 mph 157 km
2021 Larry Category 1 81 mph 123 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 81 mph 148 km
2010 Igor Category 1 86 mph 101 km
1982 Debby Category 2 104 mph 160 km
1980 Georges Category 1 81 mph 256 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 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 5.6 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 5.0 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.7 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.6 in

Conception Bay South has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (3.9").

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