East Hants, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
22,892
Population
33/sq mi density
$85,000
Median Income
$47,400 per capita
$274,000
Home Value
$1,050
Median Rent
13.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$274,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
East Hants has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 689.8 sq mi (1,786.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1491°N, 63.6829°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 | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.5 in |
East Hants has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (3.5").