Hammonds Plains, NS
Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro
Hammonds Plains is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 6,242.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Hammonds Plains Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7339°N, 63.7755°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 19 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.9 in |
Hammonds Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.7").
Schools in Hammonds Plains
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Elementary School Park | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hammonds Plains
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream | blues, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio 1 Halifax | local news, public | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS | new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary | AAC 132 kbps | |
| AVR 97.7 | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Surge 105 | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS | country | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS | active rock | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS | community radio | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Hammonds Plains
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africville Museum | ||||
| Army Museum | ||||
| Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum | ||||
| Canadian Military Museum | ||||
| Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 | ||||
| Evergreen House | ||||
| Fairbanks Centre | ||||
| Fultz House Museum | ||||
| Halifax Citadel National Historic Site | ||||
| Maritime Museum of the Atlantic | ||||
| Naval Museum of Halifax | ||||
| Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame | ||||
| Peace Park Pavillion | ||||
| Pier 21 | ||||
| Public Archives of Nova Scotia | ||||
| Scott Manor House | ||||
| Steele Wheels Motor Museum | ||||
| Uniacke Estate Museum Park Entrance | ||||
| Uniacke House | ||||
| Waverley Village Mueseum |
Libraries in Hammonds Plains
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic School of Theology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Atlantic School of Theology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedford Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambridge Military Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Captain William Spry Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dartmouth North Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax North Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halifax Public Libraries | 0.0 | |||||
| Keshen Goodman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Killam Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| King's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sackville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sexton Design & Technology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir James Dunn Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tantallon Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hammonds Plains
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery's Farm Market | |||||
| Foundation Wharf | |||||
| Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market | |||||
| MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens | |||||
| MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens | |||||
| Salt Yard | |||||
| Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures | |||||
| Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures | |||||
| Warehouse Market | |||||
| Warehouse Market |
Cafes in Hammonds Plains
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Hammonds Plains
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hammonds Plains
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hammonds Plains
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hammonds Plains
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hammonds Plains
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hammonds Plains
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxing Rock | ||||
| Boxing Rock | ||||
| Brightwood Brewery | ||||
| Brightwood Brewery | ||||
| Bulwark Cider House | ||||
| Bulwark Cider House | ||||
| Burnside Brewing Company | ||||
| Burnside Brewing Company | ||||
| Garrison Brewing Company | ||||
| Garrison Brewing Company | ||||
| Good Robot Brewing | ||||
| Good Robot Brewing | ||||
| MAK 902 | ||||
| MAK 902 | ||||
| New Scotland Brewing Company | ||||
| New Scotland Brewing Company | ||||
| Nine Locks Brewery | ||||
| Nine Locks Brewery | ||||
| Off Track Brewing Ltd. | ||||
| Propeller Brewing Company | ||||
| Propeller Brewing Company | ||||
| Stillwell Brewing Company | ||||
| Stillwell Brewing Company | ||||
| Unfiltered Brewing | ||||
| Unfiltered Brewing | ||||
| Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse | ||||
| Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Hammonds Plains
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hammonds Plains
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Martock | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hammonds Plains
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | YHZ | Large Airport |
| Dayspring Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Debert Airport | - | Small Airport |
| East Gore Eco Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Porters Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stanley Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Hammonds Plains
33 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CBI Health - Dartmouth Pleasant | ||
| Clayton Park Walk-In Medical Clinic | ||
| Clydes Medical Practice & Walk-in Clinic | ||
| Dermatology & Medical Associates | ||
| Dr. T.P. Corkum Gynecology | ||
| Eye Care Centre | ||
| Health First Chiropractic | ||
| HealthView Medical Imaging | ||
| Hydrostone Medical Centre | ||
| I Stop Pain Acupuncture and Chinese Herb Centre | ||
| International Travel Clinic | ||
| Lacewood Medical Centre | ||
| LASIK MD | ||
| Lifemark Physiotherapy | ||
| Lima Skin & Laser | ||
| Living Well Integrated Health Clinic | ||
| Massage Experts | ||
| Mend Rx | ||
| Montebello Medical | ||
| Non Invasive Vascular Lab Testing | ||
| Nova Scotia Rehab Centre | ||
| Orthopaedic Clinic | ||
| Orthopedic Assessment Clinic | ||
| Passport Health Halifax Travel Clinic | ||
| Roth Associates in Psychology | ||
| Scotia Square Medical Clinic | ||
| Sincerely Skin | ||
| SpryField Family Medicine Clinic | ||
| The Disc Clinic | ||
| The Family Focus Medical Clinics | ||
| TLC Laser Eye Centers | ||
| Total Touch Skin Care | ||
| Woodlawn Medical Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hammonds Plains
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cornerstone Wesleyan Church | |
| Full Gospel Church | |
| Hammonds Plains Baptist Church | |
| St Gebriel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church | |
| St James Catholic Church |
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What is the population of Hammonds Plains?
Hammonds Plains has a population of 6,242 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hammonds Plains?
Hammonds Plains has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 75.6 inches, with 55.9 inches of snow.
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