Downtown Halifax, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
25,555
Population
494/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
Downtown Halifax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches. The area receives 49.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 51.8 sq mi (134.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6483°N, 63.5776°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 2 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Downtown Halifax has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.8").