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Digby, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,001 Population 1,642/sq mi density
$43,200 Median Income $31,040 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$730 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 241 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,200 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Digby 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. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,642/sq mi
Coordinates44.6219°N, 65.7586°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 19.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 1, 2022.

Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 93 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 72 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 95 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 90 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 89 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 104 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 117 km
Aug 17, 2022 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine M3.0 149 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 88 km
Jan 17, 2021 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine M2.9 148 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 38 km
Aug 11, 2022 Maine M2.8 148 km
Aug 11, 2022 4 km E of Centerville, Maine M2.8 148 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 142 km
Aug 16, 2022 4.7 km WNW of Jonesboro, Maine M2.6 148 km
Sep 1, 2022 4 km SE of Centerville, Maine M2.6 149 km
Feb 17, 2012 5 km NNE of Northfield, Maine M2.6 144 km
Jan 11, 2022 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada M2.6 106 km
Jan 31, 2011 2 km S of Robbinston, Maine M2.6 116 km
Feb 10, 2021 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 104 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 1 106 km
2009 Bill Category 1 190 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 98 km
2003 Juan Category 2 157 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 291 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.1 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Digby has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.2").

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