St. John's, NL Weather - Meteored (2024)

FAQs

Is there a lot of snow in St John's Newfoundland? ›

The annual rainfall is 1,191 mm and annual snowfall is 322 cm.

Newfoundland and Labrador during Summer is the place to be. Through June, July, August you will get the highest temperatures of the year.

Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. Low 33F. Winds NNE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

The frequency of very warm days (maxima above 25°C) is greatest over central and western lowland districts of the island, such as the lower Exploits and Humber valleys, including the Corner Brook area. These locations will typically experience a few daily maxima near 30°C each summer.

In general, Newfoundland and Labrador has cold but not severe winters and warm to cool summers. The mean July temperature in the province ranges from 40 to 50 °F (5 to 10 °C) in northern Labrador to 59 °F (15 °C) on the island's south coast.

In winter, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the North Atlantic Ocean waters prevent temperatures in Newfoundland from dropping too far. Mean January temperatures range from -9°C to -7°C in the interior, to around -4°C, on the southern coastal areas.

From a linguistic perspective, Newfoundland and Labrador today is the most hom*ogeneous province in Canada. The overwhelming majority of its residents (some 98%) speak English as their sole mother tongue. The province nevertheless has a rich linguistic history.

With its modern amenities, world-class dining, and a vibrant cultural scene all minutes from pristine coastlines and woodlands, Newfoundland and Labrador offers the best of urban and rural living. Our cities are much smaller than major Canadian cities such as Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, and we like it that way.

As for metro regions, the Crime Severity Index in the St. John's area jumped by 19 per cent last year from 2021 and the overall crime rate also went up by 19 per cent with 6,061 incidents per 100,000 people.

What is the best time to visit St John's Newfoundland? ›

If you don't think you'll ever make it to the Arctic and want the chance to see the glittering magic of Iceberg Alley, late spring or early summer is the best time to visit. This is also the time of year when the island is best set up for tourists and it will be easy to get around or join a specialty tour.

There are 110,525 residents in St. John's, with an average age of 42.8.

Newfoundland and Labrador would rank fourth in size behind Alaska, Texas and California...if it were one of the United States. It is almost one and three quarters times the size of Great Britain.

John's to the serene beauty of rural towns, Newfoundland and Labrador provide an affordable living experience without compromising on the quality of life. Here, the cost of living is noticeably lower than in many other parts of Canada, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a budget-friendly lifestyle.

Natural resources are an integral part of our economy, with industries such as oil & gas, mining, hydroelectricity, and the fishery being major employers.

During the majority of winters snowfall amount and frequency are greatest for (1) the western section of the island between Stephenville and Daniel's Harbour and (2) certain coastal areas exposed to the east, northeast and north between Cartwright, Labrador and the Gander area.

In Canada, Woody Point, Newfoundland averages more than 21 feet of snow every winter. Forest Montmorency, Quebec is a close second, with annual totals around 20 feet. British Columbia's mountains receive even higher totals. Snow falls an average of 141 days a year in Glacier National Park.

The all-time daily snowfall record for the St. John's area remains the 101.6 cm of snow that fell on Feb. 13, 1894. If you thought 53 cm of snowfall was a lot, some other areas of the Avalon Peninsula were forecast to see as much as 70 cm of snow with this latest winter storm.