Balls Creek, NS
Nova Scotia
Balls Creek is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 757.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Balls Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1500°N, 60.3112°W |
| Timezone | America/Glace_Bay |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Balls Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (3.7").
Radio Stations near Balls Creek
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBFM.ca Gaelic College - St. Ann's, NS | community radio, folk music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS | hot adult contemporary, rebranding | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Balls Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cossit House Museum | ||||
| Jost House | ||||
| Jost House Museum | ||||
| North Sydney Heritage Museum | ||||
| St Patrick's Museum | ||||
| St. Patricks | ||||
| Sydney Mines Fossil Centre | ||||
| Sydney Museum | ||||
| Whitney Pier Historical Society |
Libraries in Balls Creek
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McConnell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martha Hollett Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wilfred Oram Centennial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balls Creek
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Breton Farmers' Market | |||||
| Cape Breton food hub | |||||
| Hank's Family Farm Market |
Breweries in Balls Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breton Brewing Co. | ||||
| Island Folk Cider House |
Ski Resorts Near Balls Creek
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Eoin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Cape Smokey | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Balls Creek
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport | YQY | Medium Airport |
| Crowdis Mountain Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crown Jewel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Margaree Airport | - | Small Airport |
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UFO Sightings Near Balls Creek
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Balls Creek.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchvale, NS | 2012 | Four orange lights in the sky. |
Waterfalls Near Balls Creek
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Balls Creek.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ironville Falls |
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What is the population of Balls Creek?
Balls Creek has a population of 757 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 132 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balls Creek?
Balls Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches, with 22.4 inches of snow.
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