Forest Hills, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
8,822
Population
965/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
Forest Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches. The area receives 53.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6801°N, 63.4882°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 | 9 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Forest Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (4.0").