Lake Echo, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Lake Echo is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,365.

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

2,365 Population 33,786/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population2,365
Density33,786/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain79.9 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Lake Echo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density33,786/sq mi
Coordinates44.7335°N, 63.3820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.9"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 56.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 117 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 13 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 86 km
2009 Bill Category 1 79 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 247 km
2003 Juan Category 2 50 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 157 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 49 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 236 km
1989 Dean Category 1 279 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 19 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.4 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in Driest
October 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Lake Echo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (4.0").

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Radio Stations near Lake Echo

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax local news, public AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
AVR 97.7 - MP3 64 kbps
Surge 105 - AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS country AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS active rock AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Lake Echo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acadien House Museum
Africville Museum
Army Museum
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Canadian Military Museum
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
Evergreen House
Fairbanks Centre
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Naval Museum of Halifax
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Peace Park Pavillion
Pier 21
Public Archives of Nova Scotia
Shearwater Aviation Museum
The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre
Waverley Village Mueseum

Libraries in Lake Echo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annex0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Cambridge Military Library0.0
Captain William Spry Public Library0.0
Cole Harbour Public Library0.0
Dartmouth North Public Library0.0
Elmsdale Branch, Colchester-East Hants Public Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Halifax North Memorial Library0.0
Halifax Public Libraries0.0
Killam Memorial Library0.0
King's Library0.0
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library0.0
Preston Township Library Office0.0
Sexton Design & Technology Library0.0
Sir James Dunn Law Library0.0
W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library0.0
Woodlawn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lake Echo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dave’s Fruit & Vegetable Market
Foundation Wharf
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
Salt Yard
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Warehouse Market
Warehouse Market

Hotels in Lake Echo

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dome 2
Nalu Retreat & Nordic Spa

Veterinaries in Lake Echo

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Complete Care Hospital for Pets

Breweries in Lake Echo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boxing Rock
Boxing Rock
Brightwood Brewery
Brightwood Brewery
Bulwark Cider House
Bulwark Cider House
Burnside Brewing Company
Burnside Brewing Company
Chill Street Craft Beverage Co.
Garrison Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing Company
Good Robot Brewing
Good Robot Brewing
Hardisty Brewing Company
Hardisty Brewing Company
MAK 902
MAK 902
New Scotland Brewing Company
New Scotland Brewing Company
Nine Locks Brewery
Nine Locks Brewery
North Brewing Company
North Brewing Company
Propeller Brewing Company
Propeller Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Unfiltered Brewing
Unfiltered Brewing
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Lake Echo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lake Echo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Lake Echo

26 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health - Dartmouth Pleasant
Clydes Medical Practice & Walk-in Clinic
Dermatology & Medical Associates
Eye Care Centre
Health First Chiropractic
Hydrostone Medical Centre
I Stop Pain Acupuncture and Chinese Herb Centre
International Travel Clinic
LASIK MD
Lima Skin & Laser
Living Well Integrated Health Clinic
Massage Experts
Mend Rx
Montebello Medical
Non Invasive Vascular Lab Testing
Nova Scotia Rehab Centre
Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopedic Assessment Clinic
Passport Health Halifax Travel Clinic
Scotia Square Medical Clinic
Sincerely Skin
SpryField Family Medicine Clinic
The Disc Clinic
The Family Focus Medical Clinics
Total Touch Skin Care
Woodlawn Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lake Echo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lake Echo Followship Baptist Church
Saint Anne's Church
St Augustine's Anglican Church

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Lake Echo

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Lake Echo.

Name Year Description
Lake echo (canada), NS 2006 Triangle shaped object over the HRM&#44 Nova Scotia.

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What is the population of Lake Echo?

Lake Echo has a population of 2,365 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 33,786 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lake Echo?

Lake Echo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.9 inches, with 56.0 inches of snow.

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