Amherst, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,404
Population
2,019/sq mi density
$55,600
Median Income
$37,360 per capita
$139,000
Home Value
$770
Median Rent
20.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Amherst has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. The area receives 72.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8335°N, 64.1987°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Amherst has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.3").