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Weather & Climate in Pouch Cove, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pouch 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 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 22.5 sq mi (58.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7666°N, 52.7647°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 | 69 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 | 166 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 122 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 134 km |
| 1982 | Debby | Category 2 | 104 mph | 181 km |
| 1980 | Georges | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.6 in |
Pouch Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 23°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.5").