Multiple temperature records set across Newfoundland and Labrador

Several communities across Newfoundland and Labrador set new daily temperature records on April 20, according to Environment Canada.

In Labrador, the Cartwright area recorded a high of 13.1°C, breaking the previous record of 12.1°C set in 2024. Temperature records in that area date back to 1934.

Across the island of Newfoundland, multiple regions also saw record-breaking warmth. The Bonavista area reached 16.5°C, surpassing the previous record of 15.0°C set in 2013. Daniel’s Harbour recorded 14.8°C, edging past the 14.7°C mark set in 1983.

The most significant record was set in the St. John’s area, where temperatures climbed to 19.9°C at St. John’s International Airport. That broke a long-standing record of 17.8°C set in 1884, with records in the area dating back to 1874.

Additional records were set in Terra Nova National Park, where temperatures reached 18.0°C, and in Twillingate, which recorded a high of 17.1°C—both exceeding previous marks set in 2013 and 1954, respectively.

Based on ECCC Data