Fall River, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Fall River is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 11,526.

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

11,526 Population 617/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population11,526
Density617/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain72.9 in/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Fall River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.4 km²)
Population Density617/sq mi
Coordinates44.8169°N, 63.6154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 55.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 M3.2 105 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 150 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 32 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 149 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 83 km
2009 Bill Category 1 100 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 235 km
2003 Juan Category 2 49 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 175 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 63 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 256 km
1989 Dean Category 1 299 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 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 5.5 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Fall River has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Fall River

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lockview High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fall River

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 Fall River

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Africville 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
Fultz House Museum
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Naval Museum of Halifax
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Peace Park Pavillion
Pier 21
Public Archives of Nova Scotia
Scott Manor House
Shearwater Aviation Museum
Steele Wheels Motor Museum
Uniacke Estate Museum Park Entrance
Uniacke House
Waverley Village Mueseum

Libraries in Fall River

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annex0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Bedford Public Library0.0
Cambridge Military Library0.0
Captain William Spry Public Library0.0
Cole Harbour Public Library0.0
Dartmouth North Public Library0.0
Elmsdale Branch, Colchester-East Hants Public Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Halifax North Memorial Library0.0
Halifax Public Libraries0.0
Keshen Goodman Public Library0.0
Killam Memorial Library0.0
King's Library0.0
Preston Township Library Office0.0
Sackville Public Library0.0
Sexton Design & Technology Library0.0
Sir James Dunn Law Library0.0
Tantallon Public Library0.0
W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library0.0
Woodlawn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fall River

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Avery's Farm Market
Dave’s Fruit & Vegetable Market
Foundation Wharf
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
Salt Yard
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Warehouse Market
Warehouse Market

Hotels in Fall River

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hilton
Holiday Inn Express
Inn on the Lake

Cafes in Fall River

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Fall River

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Integrated Chronic Care Service

Bus Stations in Fall River

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fall River Terminal

Gas Stations in Fall River

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada
Race Track
Wilson’s Gas Stop

Banks in Fall River

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

East Coast Credit Union

Breweries in Fall River

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boxing Rock
Boxing Rock
Brightwood Brewery
Brightwood Brewery
Bulwark Cider House
Bulwark Cider House
Burnside Brewing Company
Burnside Brewing Company
Chill Street Craft Beverage Co.
Garrison Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing Company
Good Robot Brewing
Good Robot Brewing
Hardisty Brewing Company
Hardisty Brewing Company
MAK 902
MAK 902
New Scotland Brewing Company
New Scotland Brewing Company
Nine Locks Brewery
Nine Locks Brewery
North Brewing Company
North Brewing Company
Off Track Brewing Ltd.
Propeller Brewing Company
Propeller Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Unfiltered Brewing
Unfiltered Brewing
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Fall River

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Ski Resorts Near Fall River

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Fall River

5 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Fall River

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Shoppers Drug Mart #2021 Post Ofice

Treatment Centers in Fall River

33 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health - Dartmouth Pleasant
Clayton Park Walk-In Medical Clinic
Clydes Medical Practice & Walk-in Clinic
Dermatology & Medical Associates
Dr. T.P. Corkum Gynecology
Eye Care Centre
Health First Chiropractic
HealthView Medical Imaging
Hydrostone Medical Centre
I Stop Pain Acupuncture and Chinese Herb Centre
International Travel Clinic
Lacewood Medical Centre
LASIK MD
Lifemark Physiotherapy
Lima Skin & Laser
Living Well Integrated Health Clinic
Massage Experts
Mend Rx
Montebello Medical
Non Invasive Vascular Lab Testing
Nova Scotia Rehab Centre
Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopedic Assessment Clinic
Passport Health Halifax Travel Clinic
Roth Associates in Psychology
Scotia Square Medical Clinic
Sincerely Skin
SpryField Family Medicine Clinic
The Disc Clinic
The Family Focus Medical Clinics
TLC Laser Eye Centers
Total Touch Skin Care
Woodlawn Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fall River

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fall River Baptist Church
Saint Thomas Anglican Church
St. Rose of Lima
Wellington United Church

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Fall River

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Fall River.

Name Description
Johnston Falls Height: 2.5
Miller Lake Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fall River

What is the population of Fall River?

Fall River has a population of 11,526 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 617 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fall River?

Fall River has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 72.9 inches, with 55.9 inches of snow.

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