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Cumberland, Subd. D, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,283 Population 11/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $44,920 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cumberland, Subd. D has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area406.5 sq mi (1,052.9 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates45.6835°N, 64.1938°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 2, 2018.

Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 137 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 136 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 138 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 139 km
Apr 24, 2015 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada M2.5 145 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 80 km
2009 Bill Category 1 195 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 263 km
2003 Juan Category 2 47 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 245 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 2,000 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Cumberland, Subd. D has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.4").

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