Advocate Harbour, NS

Nova Scotia

Advocate Harbour is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 826.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

826 Population 328/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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How Advocate Harbour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population826
Density328/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Advocate Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density328/sq mi
Coordinates45.3334°N, 64.7775°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 10, 2019.

Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 119 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 115 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 116 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 114 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 123 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 139 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 127 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 123 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 124 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 116 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 117 km
2009 Bill Category 1 207 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 204 km
2003 Juan Category 2 106 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 275 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Earthquake + Landslide 7.0 m 2,000 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.9 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 26°F (-4°C) 5.1 in

Advocate Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 20°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.5").

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Radio Stations near Advocate Harbour

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Advocate Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Northville Farm Heritage Centre

Gas Stations in Advocate Harbour

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving

Ski Resorts Near Advocate Harbour

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Martock 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Poley Mountain Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Advocate Harbour

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Havelock Airport-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Advocate Harbour

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Advocate Harbour Post Office

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What is the population of Advocate Harbour?

Advocate Harbour has a population of 826 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 328 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Advocate Harbour?

Advocate Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.9 inches, with 18.5 inches of snow.

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