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Weather & Climate in Fortune, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fortune has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0667°N, 55.8316°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 247 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 71 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 207 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 179 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 217 km |
| 2001 | Erin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 1 | — | 148 km |
| 1982 | Debby | Category 2 | 104 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.4 in |
Fortune has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.6").