Hubbards, NS

Hubbards is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 654.

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

654 Population 2/sq mi density

44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population654

Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)

Rain54.8 in/yr

Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Hubbards has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	43.8°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	432.7 sq mi (1,120.6 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	44.6423°N, 64.0539°W
Timezone	America/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"

44% above US avg

Snowfall 20.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.79"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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	66 km
Jun 20, 2015	37 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.9	111 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada	M2.7	58 km
Jun 27, 2015	38 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.5	110 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	52 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	126 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	195 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	34 km
2002	Gustav	Category 1	199 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	71 km
1990	Bertha	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	37 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)	4.5 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	5.1 in
April	39°F (4°C)	4.3 in
May	49°F (9°C)	4.4 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.8 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.6 in
August	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Driest
September	58°F (14°C)	4.0 in
October	48°F (9°C)	4.7 in
November	39°F (4°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
December	29°F (-2°C)	5.6 in

Hubbards has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Hubbards

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Shatford memorial school	-	-	-	-
Aspotogan Consolidated Elementary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Hubbards

11 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
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
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS	community radio	MP3 96 kbps
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS	classic hits, new format rebranding	AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Hubbards

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Hooked Rug Museum of North America
Lordly House Museum
Oak Island Interpretive Center

Libraries in Hubbards

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
J. D. Shatford Memorial Library		0.0
J.D. Shatford Memorial Library		0.0
Oak Island Research Center		0.0
Tantallon Public Library		0.0
Zoe Valle Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Hubbards

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Hubbards Farmer's Market
Rosa Rugosa
Rosa Rugosa

Cafes in Hubbards

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hubbards Cove Coffee Ltd.

Theatres in Hubbards

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hubbards Amphitheatre

Gas Stations in Hubbards

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving

Golf Courses in Hubbards

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aspotogan Ridge

Breweries in Hubbards

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Tanner & Co. Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Hubbards

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Hubbards

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport	YHZ	Large Airport
Dayspring Airpark	-	Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark	-	Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Stanley Airport	-	Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Hubbards

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Hubbards Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hubbards

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Saint Luke's Anglican Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
st Anthony's

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hubbards

What is the population of Hubbards?

Hubbards has a population of 654 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 432.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hubbards?

Hubbards 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 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 20.6 inches of snow.

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