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Weather & Climate in St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5193°N, 54.9150°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 | 107 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 237 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 34 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | — | 229 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 165 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 1 | — | 233 km |
| 1982 | Debby | Category 2 | 104 mph | 260 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 | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.1 in |
St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (4.3").