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Anchor Point
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Anchor Point

Anchor Point is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 309 (2006). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now6°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population309
Local time13:15
51.23° N, 56.80° WElevation 1 mUTC−2:30 · Newfoundland Daylight Time
The year in Anchor Pointweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec20October
October: high / low8° / 4°
Rain this month110mm
Sea this month7°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Anchor Point at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-13°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJune

99 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

78 mm of rain

Warmest sea14°C

August

Weather in Anchor Point

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
6°C

Cloudy · wind 31 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct7°6°
Fri23 Oct5°2°
Sat24 Oct5°1°
Sun25 Oct7°4°
Mon26 Oct7°7°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct5°3°
Wed28 Oct5°2°
Thu29 Oct6°3°
Fri30 Oct10°6°1 mm
Sat31 Oct6°4°0.5 mm

When to go to Anchor Point

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score202217161622465538201715
High-6°-6°-3°3°7°11°16°17°13°8°3°-2°
Low-13°-13°-9°-3°1°5°10°12°9°4°-2°-8°
Rain (mm)126101987878991061169911097120
Wet days111114141617161714131414
Sea0°-1°-1°0°1°5°10°14°12°7°3°1°

What's on in Anchor Point

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Anchor Point

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

St. Barbe RV ParkCamp sites
3.7 km

Nature around Anchor Point

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Anchor Point

Eclipses and meteor showers

Anchor Point from above

Getting to Anchor Point

Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon AirportYBX
36 km
St. Anthony AirportYAY
53 km
St Augustin AirportYIF
130 km
St. BarbeBlanc Sablon
3.7 km
St Barbe-Blanc Sablon Ferry TerminalFerry port
3.8 km

Places near Anchor Point

Places with a climate like Anchor Point

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Anchor Point?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Anchor Point.
What is the hottest month in Anchor Point?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Anchor Point?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Anchor Point?
June is the wettest month with about 99 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Anchor Point?
The sea is warmest in August at about 14°C and coolest in March at about -1°C.