Annapolis Royal, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

530 Population 695/sq mi density

$48,400 Median Income $41,000 per capita

$250,000 Home Value

$675 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 245 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$48,400 median income, 10.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$250,000 home value, $675/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Annapolis Royal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	43.3°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	46 ft (14 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	695/sq mi
Coordinates	44.7427°N, 65.5176°W
Timezone	America/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"

33% above US avg

Snowfall 18.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.39"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 11, 2022.

Feb 2, 2016	8 km E of Lubec, Maine	M3.6	108 km
Jul 1, 2015	30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada	M3.5	94 km
Jan 10, 2019	22 km NW of Saint John, Canada	M3.4	94 km
Jul 16, 2007	18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada	M3.2	80 km
Jul 25, 2010	35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada	M3.2	111 km
Oct 15, 2003	11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada	M3.1	116 km
Jun 9, 2016	24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada	M3.0	136 km
Jun 20, 2015	37 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.9	40 km
Mar 14, 2018	16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada	M2.9	87 km
Jan 3, 2017	20 km E of Oromocto, Canada	M2.7	136 km
Feb 10, 2021	28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada	M2.6	126 km
Jan 11, 2022	8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada	M2.6	119 km
Jan 31, 2011	2 km S of Robbinston, Maine	M2.6	130 km
May 29, 2014	52 km SW of Digby, Canada	M2.5	76 km
Jun 27, 2015	38 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.5	41 km
Feb 17, 2015	12 km N of Saint Andrews, Canada	M2.5	131 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	95 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	187 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	118 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	141 km
2002	Gustav	Category 1	284 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	183 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	4.0 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	4.2 in
April	40°F (4°C)	3.9 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.8 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.6 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in
October	47°F (8°C)	4.4 in
November	39°F (4°C)	5.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	5.4 in	Wettest

Annapolis Royal has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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