Brooklyn, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Brooklyn is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 849.

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

849 Population 2/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population849
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Brooklyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area482.8 sq mi (1,250.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates45.0060°N, 64.0101°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 97 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 130 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 69 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 129 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 84 km
2009 Bill Category 1 137 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 220 km
2003 Juan Category 2 69 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 209 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 97 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 292 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 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.8 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) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.6 in

Brooklyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Brooklyn

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brooklyn District Elementary School - - - -
West Hants Middle School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brooklyn

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax local news, public AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
Surge 105 - AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS country AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS active rock AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Brooklyn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Churchill House
Clifton Museum
Shand House Museum
Uniacke Estate Museum Park Entrance
Uniacke House

Libraries in Brooklyn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A. Gordon Cooper Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brooklyn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
market

Gas Stations in Brooklyn

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Petro-Canada
Ultramar

Breweries in Brooklyn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Meander River Farm & Brewery
Schoolhouse Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Brooklyn

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Martock 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Brooklyn

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Dayspring Airpark-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brooklyn

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ellershouse Post Office
Newport Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brooklyn

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Newport United Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Brooklyn

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Brooklyn.

Name Description
Dawson Brook Falls
Meader Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooklyn

What is the population of Brooklyn?

Brooklyn has a population of 849 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 482.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.

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