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Weather & Climate in Mount Cashel, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mount Cashel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 103.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 160 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 273.8 sq mi (709.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5888°N, 52.7096°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 | 63 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 | 75 mph | 148 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 142 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 155 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 116 km |
| 1982 | Debby | Category 2 | 104 mph | 161 km |
| 1980 | Georges | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 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 | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.8 in |
Mount Cashel has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.5").