Cornwallis, NS

Nova Scotia

Cornwallis is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 488.

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

488 Population 3/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population488
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Cornwallis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area193.3 sq mi (500.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates44.6523°N, 65.6299°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 11, 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 80 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 97 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 82 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 100 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 112 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 123 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 34 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 90 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 142 km
Feb 10, 2021 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 112 km
Jan 31, 2011 2 km S of Robbinston, Maine M2.6 125 km
Jan 11, 2022 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada M2.6 114 km
Feb 17, 2015 12 km N of Saint Andrews, Canada M2.5 127 km
Feb 17, 2012 8 km ENE of Northfield, Maine M2.5 148 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 35 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 98 km
2009 Bill Category 1 185 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 105 km
2003 Juan Category 2 148 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 285 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 180 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.3 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Cornwallis has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").

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Museums in Cornwallis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre
Ft. Anne NHS
North Hills Museum
Sinclair Inn Museum

Farmers Markets in Cornwallis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders Market

Breweries in Cornwallis

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Annapolis Brewing Company

Airports Near Cornwallis

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Digby / Annapolis Regional AirportYDGMedium Airport
Saint John AirportYSJMedium Airport
Brier Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Finlay Air Park-Small Airport
Keizers Air Park-Small Airport

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UFO Sightings
2
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UFO Sightings Near Cornwallis

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Cornwallis.

Name Year Description
Annapolis basin (canada), NS 2013 I woke at 6:15 stood up to look out the window as it had been snowing&#44 it was still dark and the window was slightly open.
Clementsport (canada), NS 2011 The fastest thing I ever saw in the daytime&#44 in the sky.

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What is the population of Cornwallis?

Cornwallis has a population of 488 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 193.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cornwallis?

Cornwallis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches, with 20.2 inches of snow.

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