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
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How Fall River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 18.7 sq mi (48.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8169°N, 63.6154°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in Fall River
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockview High School | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annex | 0.0 | |||||
| Atlantic School of Theology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Atlantic School of Theology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedford Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambridge Military Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Captain William Spry Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cole Harbour Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dartmouth North Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elmsdale Branch, Colchester-East Hants Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax North Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax Public Libraries | 0.0 | |||||
| Keshen Goodman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Killam Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| King's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Preston Township Library Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Sackville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sexton Design & Technology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir James Dunn Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tantallon Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodlawn Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fall River
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Cafes in Fall River
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Fall River
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Fall River
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fall River
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fall River
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fall River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| 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 Fall River
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Shoppers Drug Mart #2021 Post Ofice |
Treatment Centers in Fall River
33 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fall River Baptist Church | |
| Saint Thomas Anglican Church | |
| St. Rose of Lima | |
| Wellington United Church |
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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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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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