Aylesford, NS

Nova Scotia

Aylesford is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 834.

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

834 Population 331/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population834
Density331/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Aylesford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 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 95 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density331/sq mi
Coordinates45.0335°N, 64.8321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 10, 2019.

Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 121 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 82 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 85 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 115 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 148 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 128 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 142 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 147 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 148 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 139 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 85 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 1 191 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 175 km
2003 Juan Category 2 108 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 269 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 146 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 2,000 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.7 in
March 29°F (-1°C) 4.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.8 in

Aylesford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Aylesford

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Western Kings District High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Aylesford

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Aylesford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Capital Museum
Greenwood Aviation Museum
Macdonald Museum
Middleton Railway Museum
Northville Farm Heritage Centre

Libraries in Aylesford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Berwick and District Library0.0
GACSTC Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Aylesford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kingston Farmers Market
Temporary Popup Market

Zoos in Aylesford

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oaklawn Farm Zoo
Oaklawn Farm Zoo

Gas Stations in Aylesford

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Golf Courses in Aylesford

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berwick Heights Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Aylesford

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Aylesford

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Dayspring Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Sussex Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Aylesford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post Aylesford

Treatment Centers in Aylesford

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aylesford

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aylesford United Church

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UFO Sightings
2
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UFO Sightings Near Aylesford

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Aylesford.

Name Year Description
Morden (canada), MB 2013 A long line of bright orange lights flying low and fast.In clusters of two or three. Silent. No noise. All following the first thre
Aurburn (canada), NS 2003 tear drop shaped object hovering in circals

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aylesford

What is the population of Aylesford?

Aylesford has a population of 834 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 331 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aylesford?

Aylesford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.

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