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Harrietsfield, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
849
Population
16/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$39,739 per capita
$197,102
Home Value
$762
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
238 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrietsfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches. The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 51.8 sq mi (134.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5697°N, 63.6346°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 | 8 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Harrietsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.8").