Lake Charlotte, NS

Nova Scotia

Lake Charlotte is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 821.

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

821 Population 4,321/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population821
Density4,321/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain58.9 in/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Lake Charlotte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density4,321/sq mi
Coordinates44.7678°N, 62.9501°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.22"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 84 km
2009 Bill Category 1 54 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 280 km
2003 Juan Category 2 79 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 123 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 36 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 204 km
1989 Dean Category 1 260 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 52 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
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 5.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 6.2 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.8 in

Lake Charlotte has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Lake Charlotte

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oyster Pond Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lake Charlotte

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHHR-FM 94.7 MHz community radio, high school MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lake Charlotte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fisherman's Life Museum
Memory Lane

Libraries in Lake Charlotte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library0.0

Hotels in Lake Charlotte

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jeddore Lodge & Cabins B&B

Airports Near Lake Charlotte

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Centredale Airport-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lake Charlotte

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Oyster Pond United Church
Siant James Anglican Church
Union Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Charlotte

What is the population of Lake Charlotte?

Lake Charlotte has a population of 821 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 4,321 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lake Charlotte?

Lake Charlotte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.9 inches, with 20.9 inches of snow.

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