Hillside, NS

Nova Scotia

Hillside is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 122.

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

122 Population 52/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population122
Density52/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Hillside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates45.6290°N, 62.6400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 46 km
2009 Bill Category 1 137 km
2003 Juan Category 2 99 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 142 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 90 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 200 km
1989 Dean Category 1 287 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 2,000 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.5 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.2 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 28°F (-3°C) 5.2 in

Hillside has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (3.4").

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Radio Stations near Hillside

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKEZ-FM "Q97.9" - New Glasgow, NS active rock, classic rock AAC 132 kbps
CKEC-FM 94.1 "The Breeze" - New Glasgow, NS new format rebranding, pictou county AAC 130 kbps

Museums in Hillside

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carmichael-Stewart House Museum
McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre
Museum of Industry
Museum of Industry
Museum of Industry

Libraries in Hillside

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
New Glasgow Public Library0.0
Pictou Public Library0.0
Stellarton Public Library0.0
Trenton Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hillside

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Love Local Vendor Village

Gas Stations in Hillside

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coast Gas
Mike's Harbour Beach Market

Breweries in Hillside

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Backstage Brewing

Airports Near Hillside

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Centredale Airport-Small Airport
Thorburn Airport-Small Airport
Trenton Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hillside

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Little Harbour Presbyterian Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillside

What is the population of Hillside?

Hillside has a population of 122 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hillside?

Hillside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches, with 17.6 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Trenton, NS 2,407 pop · 0.9 mi New Glasgow, NS 9,471 pop · 3.2 mi Pictou, NS 3,107 pop · 4.8 mi Stellarton, NS 4,007 pop · 5.0 mi Pictou, Subd. A, NS 6,153 pop · 5.2 mi Pictou, Subd. B, NS 6,137 pop · 5.2 mi Pictou, Subd. C, NS 8,386 pop · 5.2 mi Westville, NS 3,540 pop · 5.6 mi River John, NS 2,399 pop · 21.4 mi Middleton, NS 1,873 pop · 26.7 mi Antigonish, NS 4,656 pop · 31.0 mi Antigonish, Subd. A, NS 8,963 pop · 31.4 mi Antigonish, Subd. B, NS 6,138 pop · 31.4 mi Belfast, PE 1,687 pop · 33.5 mi
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