Chester, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,693
Population
25/sq mi density
$64,500
Median Income
$47,000 per capita
$250,000
Home Value
$850
Median Rent
15.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches. The area receives 55.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 432.7 sq mi (1,120.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5423°N, 64.2389°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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.6 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.5").