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Colchester, Subd. A, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,762
Population
11/sq mi density
$63,200
Median Income
$38,960 per capita
$180,000
Home Value
$576
Median Rent
9.7% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $576/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Colchester, Subd. A has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 338.8 sq mi (877.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4377°N, 63.3489°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 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.4 in |
Colchester, Subd. A has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.4").