Geography of St. John's
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Geography of St. John's
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Coordinates: 47°33′41.4″N 52°42′45.4″W (47.5615, -52.7126)
Quick facts about St. John's
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 47°33′41.4″N 52°42′45.4″W (47.5615, -52.7126) |
| Population | 110.000 |
| Known for | Jellybean Row and Signal Hill |
| Local time | 6:55 PM (UTC-02:30) |
| Best months | July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Summary
St. John's is a city in Newfoundland and Labrador. St. John's is known for Jellybean Row and Signal Hill. It has a population of about 110.000.
Right now it is 35°F (2°C) in St. John's with clear. It feels like 24°F. Today runs from 33°F to 38°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit St. John's is July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
In plain terms. Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 38°F is 15.5°F below the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in St. John's today at 9.6/10. Gusts to 40 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 33°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in St. John's month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 24° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 23° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 38° | 25° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 40° | 30° | 5,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 49° | 37° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 60° | 47° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 69° | 56° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 57° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 51° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 53° | 44° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 44° | 37° | 8,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 38° | 28° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is St. John's?
St. John's is a city in Newfoundland and Labrador. Its coordinates are 47.5615, -52.7126. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in St. John's right now?
It is currently 35°F (2°C) with clear. Humidity is 66% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit St. John's?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in St. John's, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is St. John's in?
St. John's observes America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30). The local time is 6:55 PM.
How many people live in St. John's?
St. John's has a population of approximately 110.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
