East Lawrencetown, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

East Lawrencetown is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 251.

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

251 Population 3,586/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population251
Density3,586/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain79.9 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
East Lawrencetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density3,586/sq mi
Coordinates44.6584°N, 63.3325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.9"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 56.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.79"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 118 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 3 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 94 km
2009 Bill Category 1 72 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 248 km
2003 Juan Category 2 47 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 153 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 40 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 231 km
1989 Dean Category 1 271 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 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.3 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in Driest
October 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.8 in

East Lawrencetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (4.0").

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Radio Stations near East Lawrencetown

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax local news, public AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
AVR 97.7 - MP3 64 kbps
Surge 105 - AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS country AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS active rock AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in East Lawrencetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acadien House Museum
Army Museum
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Canadian Military Museum
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
Evergreen House
Fairbanks Centre
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Peace Park Pavillion
Pier 21
Shearwater Aviation Museum
The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre

Libraries in East Lawrencetown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annex0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Cambridge Military Library0.0
Cole Harbour Public Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Halifax Public Libraries0.0
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library0.0
Preston Township Library Office0.0
Sexton Design & Technology Library0.0
Woodlawn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in East Lawrencetown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dave’s Fruit & Vegetable Market
Foundation Wharf
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
Salt Yard

Breweries in East Lawrencetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brightwood Brewery
Brightwood Brewery
Bulwark Cider House
Bulwark Cider House
Garrison Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing Company
Hardisty Brewing Company
Hardisty Brewing Company
New Scotland Brewing Company
New Scotland Brewing Company
Nine Locks Brewery
Nine Locks Brewery
North Brewing Company
North Brewing Company
Propeller Brewing Company
Propeller Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in East Lawrencetown

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Airports Near East Lawrencetown

4 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in East Lawrencetown

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health - Dartmouth Pleasant
Eye Care Centre
Health First Chiropractic
International Travel Clinic
LASIK MD
Montebello Medical
Nova Scotia Rehab Centre
Scotia Square Medical Clinic
The Disc Clinic
Woodlawn Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Lawrencetown

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint James Anglian Church

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UFO Sightings
1
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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UFO Sightings Near East Lawrencetown

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

Name Year Description
Desert, CA 2004 Object in the Arizona/California desert was probably a government test.

Shipwrecks Near East Lawrencetown

1 documented shipwrecks found near East Lawrencetown.

Name Year Description
HMCS Esquimalt - A Bangor-class minesweeper that was torpedoed by U-190 off Chebucto Head.

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What is the population of East Lawrencetown?

East Lawrencetown has a population of 251 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 3,586 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in East Lawrencetown?

East Lawrencetown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.9 inches, with 56.0 inches of snow.

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