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Kentville, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,630
Population
1,005/sq mi density
$68,500
Median Income
$44,520 per capita
$250,000
Home Value
$900
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
224 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kentville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 61.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,005/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0771°N, 64.4961°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in |
Kentville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 22°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (3.2").