Head of Chezzetcook, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Head of Chezzetcook is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 245.

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

245 Population 3,500/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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How Head of Chezzetcook Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population245
Density3,500/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Head of Chezzetcook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density3,500/sq mi
Coordinates44.7424°N, 63.2485°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 20.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 M3.2 127 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 84 km
2009 Bill Category 1 71 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 257 km
2003 Juan Category 2 58 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 146 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 49 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 226 km
1989 Dean Category 1 273 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 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.3 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.7 in

Head of Chezzetcook has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Head of Chezzetcook

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École des Beaux-Marais - - - -
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Radio Stations near Head of Chezzetcook

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 Head of Chezzetcook

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acadien House Museum
Fisherman's Life Museum
The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre

Libraries in Head of Chezzetcook

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cole Harbour Public Library0.0
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library0.0
Preston Township Library Office0.0

Cafes in Head of Chezzetcook

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rose and Rooster Bakery

Breweries in Head of Chezzetcook

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hardisty Brewing Company
Hardisty Brewing Company

Airports Near Head of Chezzetcook

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Centredale Airport-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Head of Chezzetcook

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church Anglican Church of Canada
Saint Anselm's Parish
Saint Genevieve's Roman Catholic Church
St. Barnabas Anglican Church

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What is the population of Head of Chezzetcook?

Head of Chezzetcook has a population of 245 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 3,500 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Head of Chezzetcook?

Head of Chezzetcook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches, with 20.3 inches of snow.

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