Gardiner Mines, NS

Nova Scotia

Gardiner Mines is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 613.

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

613 Population 100/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population613
Density100/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Gardiner Mines has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates46.2085°N, 60.0475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 22.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.54"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 295 km
2011 Ophelia Category 1 254 km
2010 Earl Category 1 257 km
2009 Bill Category 1 92 km
2003 Juan Category 2 290 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 47 km
2000 Michael Category 2 211 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 137 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 124 km
1989 Dean Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.8 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Gardiner Mines has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (3.5").

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Radio Stations near Gardiner Mines

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS hot adult contemporary, rebranding AAC 130 kbps
Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM - MP3 64 kbps
94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM 70s, 80s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Gardiner Mines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cape Breton Miners Museum
Cossit House Museum
Dominion Heritage School House Museum
Jost House
Jost House Museum
Marconi National Historic Site
North Sydney Heritage Museum
St Patrick's Museum
St. Patricks
Sydney Mines Fossil Centre
Sydney Museum
Whitney Pier Historical Society

Libraries in Gardiner Mines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
James McConnell Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Martha Hollett Memorial Library0.0
Wilfred Oram Centennial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gardiner Mines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cape Breton Farmers' Market

Breweries in Gardiner Mines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Breton Brewing Co.
Island Folk Cider House

Ski Resorts Near Gardiner Mines

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Eoin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Cape Smokey 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gardiner Mines

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Gardiner Mines?

Gardiner Mines has a population of 613 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gardiner Mines?

Gardiner Mines has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.0 inches, with 22.6 inches of snow.

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