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Weather & Climate in North West River, NL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

North West River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average30.5°F
44% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates53.5335°N, 60.1315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Goose_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Feb 3, 2020 158 km N of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada M4.3 132 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 6°F (-15°C) 2.3 in
March 16°F (-9°C) 2.8 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
September 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
October 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 2.8 in

North West River has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 3°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.2").

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