Brookfield, NS

Nova Scotia

Brookfield is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 439.

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

439 Population 311/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population439
Density311/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Brookfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density311/sq mi
Coordinates45.2502°N, 63.2820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 69 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 29 km
2009 Bill Category 1 113 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 282 km
2003 Juan Category 2 93 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 160 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 79 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 242 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 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.8 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in Driest
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 26°F (-3°C) 5.0 in

Brookfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Brookfield

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps
100.9 The Wave - CKTO-FM, Truro 80s, 90s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Brookfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Colchester Historeum
Lawrence House Museum
Little White Schoolhouse
Tin Shop Museum

Libraries in Brookfield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Colchester - East Hants Public Library0.0
Musquodoboit Valley Library Office0.0

Farmers Markets in Brookfield

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Truro Farmers Market

Cafes in Brookfield

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Brookfield

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Roop's Esso

Golf Courses in Brookfield

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brookfield Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Brookfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Truro Brewing Company

Airports Near Brookfield

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Centredale Airport-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport
Thorburn Airport-Small Airport
Trenton Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brookfield

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brookfield Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brookfield

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brookfield Baptist Church
Knox United Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Brookfield

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Brookfield.

Name Year Description
Brentwood town (outside halifax) (canada), NS 2003 Light moves fast and hovers above tree&#44 then disapears.
Brentwood short&#39s lake (canada), NS 1993 it was massive and didn&#39t make a noise... lights in a constant triangular formation crossing over the craft.

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What is the population of Brookfield?

Brookfield has a population of 439 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 311 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brookfield?

Brookfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches, with 17.6 inches of snow.

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