Bear River 6, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

141 Population 108/sq mi density

$61,563 Median Income $39,739 per capita

$197,102 Home Value

$762 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 239 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$61,563 median income, 18.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bear River 6 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 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	43.2°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	443 ft (135 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	108/sq mi
Coordinates	44.5495°N, 65.6222°W
Timezone	America/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"

40% above US avg

Snowfall 20.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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	106 km
Jul 1, 2015	30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada	M3.5	72 km
Jan 10, 2019	22 km NW of Saint John, Canada	M3.4	107 km
Jul 16, 2007	18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada	M3.2	77 km
Jul 25, 2010	35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada	M3.2	98 km
Oct 15, 2003	11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada	M3.1	118 km
Jun 9, 2016	24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada	M3.0	113 km
Jun 20, 2015	37 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.9	24 km
Mar 14, 2018	16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada	M2.9	100 km
Feb 10, 2021	28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada	M2.6	104 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	57 km
Jun 27, 2015	38 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.5	25 km
Feb 17, 2015	12 km N of Saint Andrews, Canada	M2.5	133 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	93 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	177 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	95 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	146 km
2002	Gustav	Category 1	278 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	171 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	4.3 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	4.7 in
April	40°F (4°C)	4.3 in
May	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.8 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in	Driest
September	56°F (14°C)	4.3 in
October	47°F (8°C)	4.4 in
November	38°F (3°C)	5.6 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	5.6 in	Wettest

Bear River 6 has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").

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