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Weather & Climate in Grates Cove, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grates Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1629°N, 52.9379°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 | 95 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 209 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 76 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 1982 | Debby | Category 2 | 86 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.3 in |
Grates Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.5").