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
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How Brooklyn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 482.8 sq mi (1,250.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0060°N, 64.0101°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 | 53 km |
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").
Schools in Brooklyn
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn District Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| West Hants Middle School | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill House | ||||
| Clifton Museum | ||||
| Shand House Museum | ||||
| Uniacke Estate Museum Park Entrance | ||||
| Uniacke House |
Libraries in Brooklyn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Gordon Cooper Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brooklyn
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| market |
Gas Stations in Brooklyn
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brooklyn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | YHZ | Large 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ellershouse Post Office | |
| Newport Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brooklyn
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Newport United Church |
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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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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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