Bras d'Or, NS

Nova Scotia

Bras d'Or is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 91.

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

91 Population 16/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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How Bras d'Or Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population91
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Bras d'Or has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.9 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) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates46.2533°N, 60.2895°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 21.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.27"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ophelia (2011).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Ophelia Category 1 266 km
2010 Earl Category 1 240 km
2009 Bill Category 1 95 km
2003 Juan Category 2 272 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 60 km
2000 Michael Category 2 230 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 126 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 128 km
1989 Dean Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.6 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.0 in

Bras d'Or has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Bras d'Or

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bras d'Or Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bras d'Or

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 Bras d'Or

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Bras d'Or

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
James McConnell Memorial Library0.0
Martha Hollett Memorial Library0.0
Wilfred Oram Centennial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bras d'Or

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cape Breton Farmers' Market
Cape Breton food hub
Hank's Family Farm Market

Cafes in Bras d'Or

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Bras d'Or

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Petro-Canada
Ultramar

Breweries in Bras d'Or

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Breton Brewing Co.
Island Folk Cider House

Ski Resorts Near Bras d'Or

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 Bras d'Or

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport
Margaree Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bras d'Or

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

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What is the population of Bras d'Or?

Bras d'Or has a population of 91 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bras d'Or?

Bras d'Or 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 57.9 inches, with 21.9 inches of snow.

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