Elmsdale, NS

Elmsdale is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 413.

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

413 Population 12/sq mi density

43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population413

Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)

Rain56.0 in/yr

Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Elmsdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	42.9°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	34.1 sq mi (88.3 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	44.9669°N, 63.4987°W
Timezone	America/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 20.1"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.90"

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	122 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada	M2.7	40 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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	64 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	101 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	251 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	67 km
2002	Gustav	Category 1	168 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	76 km
1990	Bertha	Category 1	252 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	38 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	4.3 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	4.7 in
April	39°F (4°C)	4.6 in
May	49°F (9°C)	4.4 in
June	58°F (14°C)	4.1 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in
October	47°F (8°C)	4.9 in
November	38°F (3°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
December	27°F (-3°C)	5.8 in

Elmsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Elmsdale

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Chignecto Central Adult High School - Elmsdale	-	-	-	-
Elmsdale District School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Elmsdale

15 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
Cat Country 102.9 (US)	country	AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US)	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US)	country	AAC+ 64 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 Elmsdale

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Blast To The Past
Fultz House Museum
Scott Manor House
The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre
Tin Shop Museum
Waverley Village Mueseum

Libraries in Elmsdale

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bedford Public Library		0.0
Elmsdale Branch, Colchester-East Hants Public Library		0.0
Sackville Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Elmsdale

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Avery's Farm Market

Cafes in Elmsdale

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cup of Soul Cafe

Starbucks

Tim Hortons

Dentists in Elmsdale

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #12911917388

Elmsdale Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Elmsdale

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #828880141

East Hants Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Elmsdale

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #175673955

CA #243757538

Esso

Irving Circle K

McNeill's Shell

Petro-Canada

Banks in Elmsdale

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

East Coast Credit Union

RBC Royal Bank

Scotiabank

Breweries in Elmsdale

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Chill Street Craft Beverage Co.
Off Track Brewing Ltd.

Ski Resorts Near Elmsdale

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Elmsdale

5 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport	YHZ	Large Airport
Debert Airport	-	Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark	-	Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport	-	Small Airport
Stanley Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elmsdale

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Riverview United Church
St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elmsdale

What is the population of Elmsdale?

Elmsdale has a population of 413 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 34.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Elmsdale?

Elmsdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.0 inches, with 20.1 inches of snow.

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