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Clare, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,678 Population 23/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $38,800 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Clare has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area328.6 sq mi (851.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates44.2226°N, 65.9618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 1, 2022.

Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 102 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 28 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 132 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 99 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 74 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 121 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 70 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 143 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 126 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 48 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 142 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 142 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 143 km
Jul 29, 2010 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine M2.7 150 km
Feb 17, 2012 5 km NNE of Northfield, Maine M2.6 146 km
Aug 16, 2022 4.7 km WNW of Jonesboro, Maine M2.6 142 km
Jan 11, 2022 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada M2.6 119 km
Jan 31, 2011 2 km S of Robbinston, Maine M2.6 129 km
Sep 1, 2022 4 km SE of Centerville, Maine M2.6 142 km
Apr 16, 2022 53 km SE of Winter Harbor, Maine M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Dorian (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 270 km
2010 Earl Category 1 117 km
2009 Bill Category 1 175 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 51 km
2003 Juan Category 2 173 km
2002 Gustav Category 2 283 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 4.1 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 4.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Clare has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.4").

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