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Advocate Harbour, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
826 Population 328/sq mi density
$61,563 Median Income $39,739 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 242 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually.

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)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

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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