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Bridgetown, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
970
Population
4/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
245 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 236.5 sq mi (612.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8430°N, 65.2890°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").