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Weather & Climate in Milltown-Head of Bay D'Espoir, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Milltown-Head of Bay D'Espoir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9277°N, 55.7275°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 |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 110 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 241 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 218 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 1 | — | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.5 in |
Milltown-Head of Bay D'Espoir has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 19°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and May the driest (4.4").