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Weather & Climate in St. Lawrence, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Lawrence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9166°N, 55.3983°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 210 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 39 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 92 mph | 228 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 171 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 2001 | Erin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 1 | — | 166 km |
| 1982 | Debby | Category 2 | 104 mph | 232 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 | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.3 in |
St. Lawrence has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (4.1").