Dingwall, NS

Nova Scotia

Dingwall is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 600.

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

600 Population 73/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population600
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Dingwall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates46.9001°N, 60.4652°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 27.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

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 1 262 km
2009 Bill Category 1 167 km
2003 Juan Category 2 274 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 80 km
2000 Michael Category 1 254 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 175 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 6.1 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 25°F (-4°C) 5.0 in
April 34°F (1°C) 5.1 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 6.3 in Wettest

Dingwall has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Dingwall

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
North Highlands Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dingwall

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Dingwall

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
North Highlands Community Museum

Gas Stations in Dingwall

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #4275591129

Ski Resorts Near Dingwall

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Dingwall

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

Post Offices in Dingwall

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
St. Margaret Village Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dingwall

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Margaret of Scotland

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls Near Dingwall

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Dingwall.

Name Description
Beulach Ban Falls
Mackintosh Brook Falls Height: 20

UFO Sightings Near Dingwall

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Dingwall.

Name Year Description
Pleasant bay (canada), NS 2007 Bright light appears and then fades as it crosses the sky. ((NUFORC Note: Flare from Iridium satellite. PD))

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dingwall

What is the population of Dingwall?

Dingwall has a population of 600 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dingwall?

Dingwall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches, with 27.4 inches of snow.

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