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Weather & Climate in Port Hope Simpson, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Hope Simpson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 32.9°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5501°N, 56.2980°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1848 | FISHING SHIPS HARBOUR, NEWFOUNDLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.5 in |
Port Hope Simpson has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.1").