Hillside, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

122 Population 52/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature
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. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually.

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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