Greenwood, NS

Nova Scotia

Greenwood is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 5,369.

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

5,369 Population 1,352/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population5,369
Density1,352/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Greenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 62.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density1,352/sq mi
Coordinates44.9741°N, 64.9317°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 62.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 10, 2019.

Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 144 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 116 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 77 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 75 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 110 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 133 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 141 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 149 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 150 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 128 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 75 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 82 km
2009 Bill Category 1 187 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 165 km
2003 Juan Category 2 110 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 269 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 149 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 2,000 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 4.8 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Greenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Greenwood

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Rose des Vents - - - -
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Radio Stations near Greenwood

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Greenwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Capital Museum
Greenwood Aviation Museum
Lawrencetown Farm Museum
Macdonald Museum
Middleton Railway Museum

Libraries in Greenwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annapolis Valley Regional Library0.0
Berwick and District Library0.0
GACSTC Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Greenwood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kingston Farmers Market
Temporary Popup Market

Cafes in Greenwood

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Greenwood

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zedex Theatre

Dentists in Greenwood

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tami Parks Family Dentistry

Veterinaries in Greenwood

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenwood Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Greenwood

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Sobeys Fast Fuel
Ultramar

Banks in Greenwood

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Valley Credit Union

Gyms in Greenwood

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

14 Wing Fitness & Sports Centre

Golf Courses in Greenwood

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Better Golf

Breweries in Greenwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lunn's Mill Beer Company

Airports Near Greenwood

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Dayspring Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Liverpool South Shore Regional Airport-Small Airport
Sussex Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Greenwood

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Greenwood

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
New Beginnings Centre
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Turning Points Baptist Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings Near Greenwood

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Greenwood.

Name Year Description
Greenwood (canada), NS 2013 Tri-coloured flashing light circular object&#44 staionary in the sky colours were red&#44 blue and white. ((NUFORC Note: Star?? PD))
Greewood (canada), NS 2012 Bright yellowish light bounces back and forth in the cool clear night sky

Waterfalls Near Greenwood

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Greenwood.

Name Description
Crystal Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Greenwood

What is the population of Greenwood?

Greenwood has a population of 5,369 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 1,352 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Greenwood?

Greenwood has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches, with 62.4 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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