Lantz, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Lantz is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,229.

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

2,229 Population 65/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population2,229
Density65/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain56.0 in/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Lantz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area34.1 sq mi (88.3 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates44.9835°N, 63.4820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 20.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.90"

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 M3.2 125 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 62 km
2009 Bill Category 1 101 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 253 km
2003 Juan Category 2 70 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 167 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 77 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 252 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 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.3 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.8 in

Lantz has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Lantz

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maple Ridge Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lantz

15 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
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 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 Lantz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Blast To The Past
Fultz House Museum
The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre
Tin Shop Museum
Waverley Village Mueseum

Libraries in Lantz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Elmsdale Branch, Colchester-East Hants Public Library0.0
Sackville Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lantz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Avery's Farm Market

Breweries in Lantz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chill Street Craft Beverage Co.
Off Track Brewing Ltd.

Ski Resorts Near Lantz

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Lantz

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

Post Offices in Lantz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lantz Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lantz

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church, Lantz
Christ Church, Lantz
Corridor Community Church
St. George's Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lantz

What is the population of Lantz?

Lantz has a population of 2,229 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 34.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lantz?

Lantz 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 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.0 inches, with 20.1 inches of snow.

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