Avondale, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Avondale is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 584.

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

584 Population 1/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population584
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Avondale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area482.8 sq mi (1,250.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates45.0230°N, 64.1237°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 94 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 124 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 77 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 123 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 86 km
2009 Bill Category 1 146 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 214 km
2003 Juan Category 2 74 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 218 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 104 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 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.8 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.6 in

Avondale has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (3.0").

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Radio Stations near Avondale

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Avondale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Smith Shop
Churchill House
Clifton Museum
Eglise mémorielle
Shand House Museum

Libraries in Avondale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A. Gordon Cooper Library0.0
Wolfville Memorial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Avondale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
market
Wolfville Farmer's Market

Gas Stations in Avondale

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving

Breweries in Avondale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Annapolis Cider Co
Horton Ridge Malt & Grain
Meander River Farm & Brewery
Schoolhouse Brewery
The Church Brewing Co.

Ski Resorts Near Avondale

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Martock 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Avondale

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Dayspring Airpark-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avondale

What is the population of Avondale?

Avondale has a population of 584 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 482.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Avondale?

Avondale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.

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