Daniel's Harbour

Daniel's Harbour is a community on the west coast of Newfoundland, in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Its population as reported by the 2016 Census was 253 people.[1] It has a reputation as a great place for wild whale sightings. its is also home to a general store, a school and a restaurant.

Daniel's Harbour
Town
Daniel's Harbour
Location of Daniel's Harbour in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 50°14′14″N 57°35′10″W
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Government
 • MayorRoss Humber
 • Governing BodyCity Council
 • MPGudie Hutchings
 • MHAVacant
Area
 • Land8.19 km2 (3.16 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total253
 • Density30.9/km2 (80/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code(s)709
Highways Route 430

Climate
Daniel's Harbour has a subarctic climate (Koppen: Dfc) with June being under the 50°F (10°C) isotherm. Summers are cool to mild while winters are chilly. Precipitation is heavy year round, though less heavy during Spring.[2]
Climate data for Daniel's Harbour
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 15.8
(60.4)		 14.9
(58.8)		 15.6
(60.1)		 20.7
(69.3)		 24.4
(75.9)		 25.6
(78.1)		 28.9
(84.0)		 27
(81)		 27.2
(81.0)		 23.3
(73.9)		 21.4
(70.5)		 18.3
(64.9)		 28.9
(84.0)
Average high °C (°F) −4.2
(24.4)		 −5.2
(22.6)		 −1.2
(29.8)		 4
(39)		 8.9
(48.0)		 13.4
(56.1)		 17.2
(63.0)		 17.5
(63.5)		 14.1
(57.4)		 8.7
(47.7)		 3.9
(39.0)		 −1.1
(30.0)		 6.3
(43.3)
Average low °C (°F) −12.5
(9.5)		 −13.9
(7.0)		 −9.6
(14.7)		 −2.8
(27.0)		 1.3
(34.3)		 6.1
(43.0)		 10.7
(51.3)		 11
(52)		 7.5
(45.5)		 2.5
(36.5)		 −2
(28)		 −8.3
(17.1)		 −0.8
(30.6)
Record low °C (°F) −39.4
(−38.9)		 −34.5
(−30.1)		 −30.6
(−23.1)		 −19
(−2)		 −9
(16)		 −4.4
(24.1)		 0.6
(33.1)		 0
(32)		 −2.8
(27.0)		 −11.1
(12.0)		 −15
(5)		 −27.2
(−17.0)		 −39.4
(−38.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 113.1
(4.45)		 85.3
(3.36)		 88.3
(3.48)		 62.3
(2.45)		 77.3
(3.04)		 105.3
(4.15)		 105.5
(4.15)		 117.5
(4.63)		 101.5
(4.00)		 111.3
(4.38)		 111.3
(4.38)		 100.3
(3.95)		 1,178.9
(46.41)
Source: Environment Canada[3]

See also
  • List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

References
  1. "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Daniel's Harbour, Town [Census subdivision], Newfoundland and Labrador". Statistics Canada. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  2. Canada, Environment and Climate Change (January 19, 2011). "Canadian Climate Normals 1971-2000 Station Data - Climate - Environment and Climate Change Canada". climate.weather.gc.ca. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  3. Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 17 January 2010
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