Glace Bay, NS

Nova Scotia

Glace Bay is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 16,915.

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

16,915 Population 1,475/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature

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How Glace Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population16,915
Density1,475/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain65.4 in/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Glace Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 81.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density1,475/sq mi
Coordinates46.1970°N, 59.9570°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.4"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 81.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.66"

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 1 288 km
2011 Ophelia Category 1 250 km
2010 Earl Category 1 263 km
2009 Bill Category 1 93 km
2003 Juan Category 2 297 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 43 km
2000 Michael Category 2 205 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 142 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 123 km
1989 Dean Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 5.8 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Glace Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Glace Bay

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
John Bernard Croak Elementary School - - - -
St. Anne's Elementary School - - - -
Glace Bay High School - - - -
Glace Bay Elementary School - - - -
Oceanview Education Center - - - -
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Radio Stations near Glace Bay

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 Glace Bay

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

Libraries in Glace Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
James McConnell Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Glace Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cape Breton Farmers' Market

Cafes in Glace Bay

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Talo Cafe
The Sweet Side of the Moon
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Glace Bay

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Savoy Theatre

Monuments in Glace Bay

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Miners Memorial Monument

Clinics in Glace Bay

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Professional Centre

Gas Stations in Glace Bay

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Irving
Petro-Canada
Shell
Ultramar

Banks in Glace Bay

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
Cape Breton Credit Union
CIBC
Glace Bay Central Credit Union
RBC
Scotiabank

Gyms in Glace Bay

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Platinum Fitness

Golf Courses in Glace Bay

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Passchendaele Golf Club

Breweries in Glace Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Island Folk Cider House

Ski Resorts Near Glace Bay

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 Glace Bay

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport

Post Offices in Glace Bay

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Glace Bay Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glace Bay

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel Family Church
Glace Bay Baptist Church
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness
Newsom United Church Of Canada
Salvation Army
St Anthony's Catholic Church
St Leo's Church
St Paul's Presbyterian Church
St. Anne's Church
St. Mary's Church
Warden United Church
Warden United Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Glace Bay

3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Glace Bay.

Name Year Description
Glace bay (canada), NS 2012 Orange Fireball that turned into a large dark round object as it flew out over the ocean and disappeared
Glace bay (canada), NS 2005 saw obect at extemly high altiude going extremly fast&#44 changed direction&#44 dissapered. Compass deviated. ((NUFORC Note: Hoax?? PD))
Glace bay (canada), NS 2002 Looked like a bright star just to the left of the little dipper. But when zoomed in with a video camera&#44looked liked a planet&#44But the

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What is the population of Glace Bay?

Glace Bay has a population of 16,915 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 1,475 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Glace Bay?

Glace Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.4 inches, with 81.5 inches of snow.

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