Bridgewater, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,790
Population
1,670/sq mi density
$57,200
Median Income
$38,640 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$920
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $920/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches. The area receives 59.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,670/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3786°N, 64.5188°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 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.8 in |
Bridgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (3.7").