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Weather & Climate in Gander, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gander has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 120.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 168 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 40.4 sq mi (104.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9562°N, 54.6165°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
2 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 | 98 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in |
Gander has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (3.3").