Bridgetown, NS

Nova Scotia

Bridgetown is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 970.

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

970 Population 4/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population970
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Bridgetown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area236.5 sq mi (612.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates44.8430°N, 65.2890°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"
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 M3.6 125 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 114 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 99 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 75 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 132 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 130 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 51 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 93 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 134 km
Feb 10, 2021 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 146 km
Jan 11, 2022 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada M2.6 134 km
Jan 31, 2011 2 km S of Robbinston, Maine M2.6 145 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 97 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 51 km
Feb 17, 2015 12 km N of Saint Andrews, Canada M2.5 144 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 87 km
2009 Bill Category 1 186 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 137 km
2003 Juan Category 2 128 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 278 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 169 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 2,000 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.1 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Bridgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Bridgetown

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bridgetown Regional Community School - - - -
bridgetown regional community school - - - -
bridgetown regional community school - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bridgetown

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bridgetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ft. Anne NHS
Lawrencetown Farm Museum
Macdonald Museum
Middleton Railway Museum
North Hills Museum
Sinclair Inn Museum

Libraries in Bridgetown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annapolis Valley Regional Library0.0
Bridgetown Branch, Annapolis Valley Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bridgetown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders Market

Cafes in Bridgetown

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aroma Mocha
Tim Hortons

Monuments in Bridgetown

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Battle of Bloody Creek

Gas Stations in Bridgetown

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Banks in Bridgetown

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank

Breweries in Bridgetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Annapolis Brewing Company
Lunn's Mill Beer Company

Airports Near Bridgetown

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Digby / Annapolis Regional AirportYDGMedium Airport
Saint John AirportYSJMedium Airport
Liverpool South Shore Regional Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bridgetown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bridgetown Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bridgetown

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bridgetown Baptist Church
St James Anglican Church
St Mary's Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgetown

What is the population of Bridgetown?

Bridgetown has a population of 970 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 236.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bridgetown?

Bridgetown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.

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