Debert, NS

Nova Scotia

Debert is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,422.

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

1,422 Population 4/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,422
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Debert 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area338.8 sq mi (877.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates45.4335°N, 63.4654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 15.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 22 km
2009 Bill Category 1 138 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 283 km
2003 Juan Category 2 68 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 182 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 103 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 258 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 90 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

Debert 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").

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Radio Stations near Debert

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
100.9 The Wave - CKTO-FM, Truro 80s, 90s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Debert

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Colchester Historeum
Lawrence House Museum
Little White Schoolhouse

Libraries in Debert

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Colchester - East Hants Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Debert

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Truro Farmers Market

Cafes in Debert

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Creamery Cafe
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Debert

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coast Gas
Petro Canada

Golf Courses in Debert

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Debert Golf Club

Breweries in Debert

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Truro Brewing Company

Airports Near Debert

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Debert

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Debert Post Office
Maitland Post Office

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What is the population of Debert?

Debert has a population of 1,422 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 338.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Debert?

Debert has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 15.7 inches of snow.

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