Cape Breton, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
93,694
Population
100/sq mi density
$62,400
Median Income
$40,360 per capita
$160,000
Home Value
$800
Median Rent
16.1% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 19.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cape Breton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 934.3 sq mi (2,419.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2083°N, 64.7492°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Cape Breton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (3.4").