Black Point, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Black Point is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 486.

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

486 Population 14/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population486
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Black Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates44.6515°N, 63.9814°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 20.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.66"

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 71 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 117 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 53 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 57 km
2009 Bill Category 1 121 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 201 km
2003 Juan Category 2 32 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 197 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 67 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 281 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 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 4.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 5.0 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.7 in

Black Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Black Point

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax local news, public AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
Surge 105 - AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS country AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS active rock AAC 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 Black Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hooked Rug Museum of North America
Uniacke Estate Museum Park Entrance

Libraries in Black Point

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
J. D. Shatford Memorial Library0.0
J.D. Shatford Memorial Library0.0
Tantallon Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Black Point

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hubbards Farmer's Market
Rosa Rugosa
Rosa Rugosa

Ski Resorts Near Black Point

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Black Point

7 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Black Point

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
William Black United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Point

What is the population of Black Point?

Black Point has a population of 486 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Black Point?

Black Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches, with 20.6 inches of snow.

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