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Argyle, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,870 Population 14/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $43,040 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 7.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 243 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Argyle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area589.2 sq mi (1,526.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates43.7955°N, 65.8567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Jan 13, 2024.

Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 145 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 45 km
Jan 13, 2024 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.2 144 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 106 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 106 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 32 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 75 km
Jul 16, 2022 North Atlantic Ocean M2.6 119 km
Jan 31, 2023 Gulf of Maine M2.6 141 km
Jan 31, 2023 130 km SW of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 145 km
Feb 10, 2021 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 49 km
Apr 16, 2022 53 km SE of Winter Harbor, Maine M2.6 147 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 67 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Teddy (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Teddy Category 1 260 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 222 km
2010 Earl Category 1 89 km
2009 Bill Category 1 148 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 28 km
2003 Juan Category 2 178 km
2002 Gustav Category 2 259 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 5.0 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 33°F (0°C) 4.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
August 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Argyle has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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