Goshen, NS

Nova Scotia

Goshen is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 395.

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

395 Population 206/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population395
Density206/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain58.4 in/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Goshen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates45.3835°N, 61.9819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 20.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ophelia (2011).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Ophelia Category 1 289 km
2010 Earl Category 1 96 km
2009 Bill Category 1 117 km
2003 Juan Category 2 157 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 89 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 40 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 143 km
1989 Dean Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 5.2 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 5.0 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 6.1 in

Goshen has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (3.8").

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Radio Stations near Goshen

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
989 XFM - CJFX hits radio MP3

Museums in Goshen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigonish Heritage Museum
Baird's Tradesmen Museum
Sherbrooke Village
St. Mary's River Association Salmon Musuem

Libraries in Goshen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Angus L. Macdonald Library0.0
Antigonish Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Goshen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antigonish Farmers Market

Stadiums & Teams in Goshen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Goshen

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Hawkesbury AirportYPSMedium Airport
Centredale Airport-Small Airport
Thorburn Airport-Small Airport
Trenton Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Goshen

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel Community Church
Bethel Community Church
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
St. Patrick's Church

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What is the population of Goshen?

Goshen has a population of 395 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 206 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Goshen?

Goshen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.4 inches, with 20.6 inches of snow.

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