Glace Bay, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

16,915 Population 1,475/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature
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. The area receives 81.5 inches of snow annually.

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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