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Gold River 21, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
81 Population 75/sq mi density
$61,563 Median Income $39,739 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 50.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gold River 21 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates44.5597°N, 64.3459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 42 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 87 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 82 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 31 km
2009 Bill Category 1 130 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 170 km
2003 Juan Category 2 47 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 204 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 88 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 5.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.5 in

Gold River 21 has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.6").

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