Lake Echo, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2,365 Population 33,786/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature
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. The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually.

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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