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Weather & Climate in South Branch, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
South Branch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9167°N, 59.0319°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 199 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 48 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 1 | — | 232 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
South Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 17°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and May the driest (4.2").