Brookfield, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

439 Population 311/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature
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. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually.

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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