Hantsport, NS

Nova Scotia

Hantsport is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,253.

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

1,253 Population 1,899/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,253
Density1,899/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Hantsport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,899/sq mi
Coordinates45.0666°N, 64.1797°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

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 96 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 123 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 84 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 122 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 89 km
2009 Bill Category 1 152 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 214 km
2003 Juan Category 2 80 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 223 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 110 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 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.9 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.5 in

Hantsport has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (3.0").

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Radio Stations near Hantsport

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Hantsport

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Smith Shop
Churchill House
Clifton Museum
Eglise mémorielle
Prescott House Museum
Shand House Museum

Libraries in Hantsport

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A. Gordon Cooper Library0.0
Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library0.0
Wolfville Memorial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hantsport

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
market
Wolfville Farmer's Market

Cafes in Hantsport

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Monuments in Hantsport

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

William Hall, V.C. Monument

Banks in Hantsport

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Nova Scotia - (ScotiaBank)
Valley Credit Union - Hantsport Branch

Breweries in Hantsport

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Annapolis Cider Co
Bay of Fundy Brewing Co.
Horton Ridge Malt & Grain
Schoolhouse Brewery
The Church Brewing Co.
The Port Taproom

Ski Resorts Near Hantsport

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Hantsport

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Dayspring Airpark-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hantsport

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cheverie Post Office
Hantsport Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hantsport

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hantsport Baptist Church
St Andrew's Anglican Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
United Church of St. James

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hantsport

What is the population of Hantsport?

Hantsport has a population of 1,253 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 1,899 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hantsport?

Hantsport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.

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