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Weather & Climate in Terra Nova, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Terra Nova has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4999°N, 54.2148°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 | 133 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 75 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 225 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in |
Terra Nova has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 19°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and May the driest (3.0").