South Dildo
Area Small coastal community in Newfoundland and Labrador
A small Newfoundland coastal community, South Dildo attracts visitors for its harbour scenes, fishing-boat activity and shoreline walks-often visited because of its distinctive place name.
South Dildo is a small coastal community on the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is one of several closely named settlements in the area and forms part of the local rural coastal landscape.
The community is residential and maritime in character, with local roads connecting it to neighbouring settlements. There are no large built tourist attractions within the settlement itself; activities in the area are typically linked to coastal life and nearby towns.
South Dildo developed as a local fishing and coastal settlement typical of Newfoundland’s outport communities; it does not have a separate founding institution or large historic complex.
The community lies on the eastern coast of Newfoundland, adjacent to the community of Dildo and within the island’s coastal network of small towns and coves.
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Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1493 mm/year), wettest in October, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (150 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and breezy conditions.