Birchtown, NS

Nova Scotia

Birchtown is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 200.

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

200 Population 59/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population200
Density59/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain58.0 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Birchtown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates43.7477°N, 65.3788°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 79 km
Jan 13, 2024 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.2 147 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 80 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 139 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 65 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 72 km
Jul 16, 2022 North Atlantic Ocean M2.6 115 km
Feb 10, 2021 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 88 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 95 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 71 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 1 237 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 218 km
2010 Earl Category 1 87 km
2009 Bill Category 1 110 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 66 km
2003 Juan Category 2 146 km
2002 Gustav Category 2 220 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.8 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 32°F (0°C) 5.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
August 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 6.4 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 6.1 in

Birchtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.6").

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Museums in Birchtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shelburne's Museums by the Sea

Breweries in Birchtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boxing Rock Brewing Company

Airports Near Birchtown

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yarmouth AirportYQIMedium Airport
Finlay Air Park-Small Airport
Liverpool South Shore Regional Airport-Small Airport
Lower East Pubnico (La Field) Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Birchtown?

Birchtown has a population of 200 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Birchtown?

Birchtown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches, with 21.8 inches of snow.

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