Ingonish, NS

Nova Scotia

Ingonish is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,673.

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

2,673 Population 324/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population2,673
Density324/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain64.7 in/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Ingonish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates46.7001°N, 60.3652°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.7"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 30.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.58"

Air Quality

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 1 256 km
2009 Bill Category 1 145 km
2003 Juan Category 2 275 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 63 km
2000 Michael Category 2 241 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 160 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 178 km
1989 Dean Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 6.8 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
March 25°F (-4°C) 5.5 in
April 33°F (1°C) 5.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 6.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 6.9 in Wettest

Ingonish has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 18°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Ingonish

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cape Smokey Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ingonish

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBFM.ca Gaelic College - St. Ann's, NS community radio, folk music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ingonish

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
North Highlands Community Museum

Hotels in Ingonish

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa

Cafes in Ingonish

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bean Barn Cafe
Pizza slices
Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Café
The Bitsy Bean

Gas Stations in Ingonish

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caper Gas
Copper Gas
Fitzgeralds
Ingonish Irving Oil

Banks in Ingonish

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scotia

Golf Courses in Ingonish

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highland Links Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Ingonish

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Ingonish

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport
Margaree Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ingonish

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ingonish Beach Post Office
Ingonish Post Office
Neils Harbour Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ingonish

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
st. Peter's Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings Near Ingonish

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ingonish.

Name Year Description
Ingonish (canada), NS 2010 Light outside&#44 high in the air&#44 minimal movement &#44 ingonish NS Canada
Ingonish (canada), NS 2010 On the date of August 12th 2010 I seem to have witnessed an extraterrestrial event.

Waterfalls Near Ingonish

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ingonish.

Name Description
Mary Ann Falls

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What is the population of Ingonish?

Ingonish has a population of 2,673 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 324 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ingonish?

Ingonish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 64.7 inches, with 30.3 inches of snow.

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