Harbourville, NS

Nova Scotia

Harbourville is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 495.

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

495 Population 196/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population495
Density196/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Harbourville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 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 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates45.1514°N, 64.8121°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 119 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 95 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 97 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 113 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 138 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 131 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 135 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 137 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 138 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 148 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 97 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 98 km
2009 Bill Category 1 201 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 186 km
2003 Juan Category 2 116 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 273 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 152 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 21°F (-6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.7 in
March 29°F (-1°C) 4.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.8 in

Harbourville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.4").

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Radio Stations near Harbourville

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 Harbourville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Capital Museum
Greenwood Aviation Museum
Northville Farm Heritage Centre

Libraries in Harbourville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Berwick and District Library0.0
GACSTC Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Harbourville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kingston Farmers Market
Temporary Popup Market

Ski Resorts Near Harbourville

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Harbourville

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Sussex Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Harbourville

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre

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What is the population of Harbourville?

Harbourville has a population of 495 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 196 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Harbourville?

Harbourville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 17.4 inches of snow.

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