Albert Bridge, NS

Nova Scotia

Albert Bridge is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,285.

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

1,285 Population 2,254/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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How Albert Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,285
Density2,254/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain60.7 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Albert Bridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,254/sq mi
Coordinates46.0165°N, 60.0595°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.7"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.78"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 288 km
2011 Ophelia Category 1 235 km
2010 Earl Category 1 250 km
2009 Bill Category 1 71 km
2003 Juan Category 2 289 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 53 km
2000 Michael Category 2 214 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 126 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 103 km
1989 Dean Category 1 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.8 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Albert Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Albert Bridge

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Riverside Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Albert Bridge

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS hot adult contemporary, rebranding AAC 130 kbps
Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM - MP3 64 kbps
94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM 70s, 80s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Albert Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cape Breton Miners Museum
Cossit House Museum
Dominion Heritage School House Museum
Fortress of Louisbourg
Jost House
Jost House Museum
Marconi National Historic Site
North Sydney Heritage Museum
St Patrick's Museum
St. Patricks
Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum
Sydney Mines Fossil Centre
Sydney Museum
Whitney Pier Historical Society

Libraries in Albert Bridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
James McConnell Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Martha Hollett Memorial Library0.0
Wilfred Oram Centennial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Albert Bridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cape Breton Farmers' Market
Cape Breton food hub

Gas Stations in Albert Bridge

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Irving
Mullins Shell Station

Breweries in Albert Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Breton Brewing Co.
Island Folk Cider House

Ski Resorts Near Albert Bridge

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Eoin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Cape Smokey 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Albert Bridge

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Albert Bridge

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
MacMilliam Memorial United Church
St James
St Josephs
St Josephs
Union Presbyterian Church
Union Presbyterian Church

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Albert Bridge

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Albert Bridge.

Name Description
Devil's Hill Waterfall I Height: 3
Devil's Hill Waterfall II Height: 5

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What is the population of Albert Bridge?

Albert Bridge has a population of 1,285 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 2,254 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Albert Bridge?

Albert Bridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.7 inches, with 22.8 inches of snow.

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