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Kings, Subd. B, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11,951 Population 89/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $41,760 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kings, Subd. B has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area133.6 sq mi (346.0 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates45.0605°N, 64.5946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 10, 2019.

Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 138 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 86 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 98 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 132 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 112 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 85 km
2009 Bill Category 1 181 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 190 km
2003 Juan Category 2 97 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 255 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 133 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 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.9 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.2 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.7 in

Kings, Subd. B has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (3.4").

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