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Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Riverhead

Riverhead is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 165. The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now4°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population165
Local time08:01
46.97° N, 53.51° WElevation 75 mUTC−2:30 · Newfoundland Daylight Time
The year in Riverheadweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec21October
October: high / low11° / 6°
Rain this month162mm
Sea this month10°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Riverhead at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-7°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthNovember

159 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

115 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Weather in Riverhead

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

14-day forecast
4°C

Rain · wind 36 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct5°4°7.9 mm
Sun25 Oct9°1°
Mon26 Oct11°6°
Tue27 Oct8°3°3 mm
Wed28 Oct4°0°
Thu29 Oct6°0°
Fri30 Oct8°6°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct8°4°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov6°0°
Mon2 Nov9°5°18.6 mm

When to go to Riverhead

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score131214141840575850211513
High0°0°2°6°11°15°19°20°16°11°7°2°
Low-7°-7°-5°0°4°8°13°14°11°6°2°-3°
Rain (mm)160135136117115126134122144162159160
Wet days161517161416151514161918
Sea2°0°0°1°3°7°11°15°13°10°7°4°

What's on in Riverhead

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Riverhead

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Riverhead

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Riverhead?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Riverhead.
What is the hottest month in Riverhead?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Riverhead?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Riverhead?
November is the wettest month with about 159 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Riverhead?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in February at about 0°C.