Coxheath, NS

Nova Scotia

Coxheath is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,333.

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

2,333 Population 4,093/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population2,333
Density4,093/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain59.9 in/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coxheath has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density4,093/sq mi
Coordinates46.1168°N, 60.2318°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 22.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ophelia (2011).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Ophelia Category 1 251 km
2010 Earl Category 1 240 km
2009 Bill Category 1 80 km
2003 Juan Category 2 276 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 59 km
2000 Michael Category 2 226 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 120 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 113 km
1989 Dean Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.7 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.3 in Wettest

Coxheath has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Coxheath

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coxheath Elementary School - - - -
Riverview High School - - - -
Riverview High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Coxheath

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBFM.ca Gaelic College - St. Ann's, NS community radio, folk music MP3 192 kbps
CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS hot adult contemporary, rebranding AAC 130 kbps
Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM - MP3 64 kbps
94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM 70s, 80s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Coxheath

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cossit House Museum
Dominion Heritage School House Museum
Fortress of Louisbourg
Jost House
Jost House Museum
North Sydney Heritage Museum
St Patrick's Museum
St. Patricks
Sydney Mines Fossil Centre
Sydney Museum
Whitney Pier Historical Society

Libraries in Coxheath

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
James McConnell Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Martha Hollett Memorial Library0.0
Wilfred Oram Centennial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Coxheath

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cape Breton Farmers' Market
Cape Breton food hub
Hank's Family Farm Market

Cafes in Coxheath

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Veterinaries in Coxheath

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Celtic Creatures Veterinary

Banks in Coxheath

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Coxheath

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Value Check Plaza

Gyms in Coxheath

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crossfit Per Ardua

Breweries in Coxheath

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Breton Brewing Co.
Island Folk Cider House

Ski Resorts Near Coxheath

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Eoin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Cape Smokey 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Coxheath

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport
Margaree Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coxheath

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Parish
Sydney River United Protestant Church
Westside Bible Chapel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coxheath

What is the population of Coxheath?

Coxheath has a population of 2,333 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 4,093 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coxheath?

Coxheath has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches, with 22.4 inches of snow.

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