Enfield, NS

Enfield is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 6,583.

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

6,583 Population 193/sq mi density

47°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population6,583

Density193/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

Rain67.5 in/yr

Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Enfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation	85 ft (26 m)
Area	34.1 sq mi (88.3 km²)
Population Density	193/sq mi
Coordinates	44.9434°N, 63.5361°W
Timezone	America/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.5"

78% above US avg

Snowfall 51.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.83"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.74"

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	119 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada	M2.7	39 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	67 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	102 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	247 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	64 km
2002	Gustav	Category 1	171 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	74 km
1990	Bertha	Category 1	254 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	35 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	5.4 in
February	22°F (-6°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
March	29°F (-2°C)	4.7 in
April	39°F (4°C)	4.5 in
May	49°F (9°C)	4.3 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.9 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.8 in
September	58°F (14°C)	3.9 in
October	48°F (9°C)	4.8 in
November	39°F (4°C)	5.8 in
December	28°F (-3°C)	5.8 in	Wettest

Enfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Enfield

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
E. H. Horne School	-	-	-	-
Enfield District Elementary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Enfield

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 Enfield

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

Libraries in Enfield

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

Farmers Markets in Enfield

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Avery's Farm Market
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures

Hotels in Enfield

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alt

Quality Inn

Cafes in Enfield

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aroma Maya Coffee & Donuts

Connected Coffee

Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons Express

Dentists in Enfield

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Enfield Family Dental Centre

Bus Stations in Enfield

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax Airport Station (charter buses only)

Gas Stations in Enfield

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Irving

Irving Oil

Golf Courses in Enfield

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oakfield

Breweries in Enfield

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Burnside Brewing Company
Burnside Brewing Company
Chill Street Craft Beverage Co.
Nine Locks Brewery
Nine Locks Brewery
Off Track Brewing Ltd.
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse

Ski Resorts Near Enfield

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Enfield

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

Post Offices in Enfield

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Enfield Post Office

Treatment Centers in Enfield

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
International Travel Clinic
Montebello Medical

Churches & Religious Organizations in Enfield

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
St Bernard's Catholic Church
St Margaret's Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Enfield

What is the population of Enfield?

Enfield has a population of 6,583 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 193 people per square mile, spread across 34.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Enfield?

Enfield has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 67.5 inches, with 51.6 inches of snow.

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