Great Village, NS

Nova Scotia

Great Village is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 500.

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

500 Population 2/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population500
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Great Village has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area338.8 sq mi (877.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates45.4169°N, 63.5987°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.31"

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 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 32 km
2009 Bill Category 1 142 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 273 km
2003 Juan Category 2 67 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 190 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 110 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 268 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 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.6 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 26°F (-4°C) 4.3 in

Great Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.3").

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Radio Stations near Great Village

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
100.9 The Wave - CKTO-FM, Truro 80s, 90s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Great Village

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blast To The Past
Lawrence House Museum

Gas Stations in Great Village

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada
Wilson's Gas Stop

Ski Resorts Near Great Village

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Martock 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Great Village

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Great Village

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Great Village Post Ofice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Village

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Erksine ARP Church
Faith Baptist Church
St. James United Church

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Waterfalls
2
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Waterfalls Near Great Village

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Great Village.

Name Description
Martin Brook Falls
Spencer Brrok Falls Height: 15

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What is the population of Great Village?

Great Village has a population of 500 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 338.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Great Village?

Great Village has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

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