Enfield, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

6,583 Population 193/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature
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. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area34.1 sq mi (88.3 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates44.9434°N, 63.5361°W
TimezoneAmerica/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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