Kingston, NS

Nova Scotia

Kingston is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 3,466.

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

3,466 Population 873/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population3,466
Density873/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Kingston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density873/sq mi
Coordinates44.9919°N, 64.9409°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 145 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 115 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 79 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 76 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 109 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 148 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 134 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 139 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 147 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 148 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 129 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 76 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 1 189 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 166 km
2003 Juan Category 2 112 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 271 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 151 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 2,000 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.0 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Kingston

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kingston Elementary School - - - -
Pine Ridge Middle School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kingston

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Kingston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Capital Museum
Greenwood Aviation Museum
Lawrencetown Farm Museum
Macdonald Museum
Middleton Railway Museum

Libraries in Kingston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annapolis Valley Regional Library0.0
Berwick and District Library0.0
GACSTC Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kingston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kingston Farmers Market
Temporary Popup Market

Cafes in Kingston

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Dentists in Kingston

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingston Family Dentistry Inc.

Gas Stations in Kingston

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Freemans Esso
Petro-Canada
Superstore Gas Bar

Golf Courses in Kingston

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenwood Golf Club
Paragon Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Kingston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lunn's Mill Beer Company

Ski Resorts Near Kingston

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Kingston

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Dayspring Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Sussex Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kingston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kingston Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kingston

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Anglican Church
Kingston United Baptist Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingston

What is the population of Kingston?

Kingston has a population of 3,466 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 873 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kingston?

Kingston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 18.5 inches of snow.

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