Caribou, NS

Nova Scotia

Caribou is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 103.

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

103 Population 33/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population103
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Caribou 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 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates45.7328°N, 62.6964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

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 M2.7 132 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 47 km
2009 Bill Category 1 149 km
2003 Juan Category 2 91 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 153 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 97 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 207 km
1989 Dean Category 1 298 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 2,000 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.2 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.9 in

Caribou has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.2").

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Radio Stations near Caribou

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKEZ-FM "Q97.9" - New Glasgow, NS active rock, classic rock AAC 132 kbps
CKEC-FM 94.1 "The Breeze" - New Glasgow, NS new format rebranding, pictou county AAC 130 kbps

Museums in Caribou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carmichael-Stewart House Museum
McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre
Museum of Industry
Museum of Industry
Museum of Industry

Libraries in Caribou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
New Glasgow Public Library0.0
Pictou Public Library0.0
Stellarton Public Library0.0
Trenton Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Caribou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Love Local Vendor Village

Breweries in Caribou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Backstage Brewing

Airports Near Caribou

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Cable Head Airpark-Small Airport
Centredale Airport-Small Airport
Thorburn Airport-Small Airport
Trenton Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caribou

What is the population of Caribou?

Caribou has a population of 103 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caribou?

Caribou 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 48.0 inches, with 16.5 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Pictou, NS 3,107 pop · 3.8 mi Trenton, NS 2,407 pop · 8.6 mi Pictou, Subd. A, NS 6,153 pop · 10.3 mi Pictou, Subd. B, NS 6,137 pop · 10.3 mi Pictou, Subd. C, NS 8,386 pop · 10.3 mi New Glasgow, NS 9,471 pop · 10.6 mi Westville, NS 3,540 pop · 11.5 mi Stellarton, NS 4,007 pop · 12.2 mi River John, NS 2,399 pop · 17.0 mi Middleton, NS 1,873 pop · 23.3 mi Belfast, PE 1,687 pop · 25.8 mi Montague, ON 3,914 pop · 30.1 mi Three Rivers, PE 7,883 pop · 31.8 mi Vernon River, PE 2,499 pop · 33.4 mi
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