Lingan Road, NS

Nova Scotia

Lingan Road is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 440.

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

440 Population 40/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population440
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Lingan Road has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates46.1826°N, 60.1332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 22.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.54"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 300 km
2011 Ophelia Category 1 254 km
2010 Earl Category 1 249 km
2009 Bill Category 1 88 km
2003 Juan Category 2 284 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 54 km
2000 Michael Category 2 218 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 130 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 121 km
1989 Dean Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.8 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Lingan Road has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (3.5").

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Radio Stations near Lingan Road

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBFM.ca Gaelic College - St. Ann's, NS community radio, folk music MP3 192 kbps
CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS hot adult contemporary, rebranding AAC 130 kbps
Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM - MP3 64 kbps
94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM 70s, 80s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Lingan Road

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cape Breton Miners Museum
Cossit House Museum
Dominion Heritage School House Museum
Jost House
Jost House Museum
Marconi National Historic Site
North Sydney Heritage Museum
St Patrick's Museum
St. Patricks
Sydney Mines Fossil Centre
Sydney Museum
Whitney Pier Historical Society

Libraries in Lingan Road

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
James McConnell Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Martha Hollett Memorial Library0.0
Wilfred Oram Centennial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lingan Road

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cape Breton Farmers' Market
Cape Breton food hub
Hank's Family Farm Market

Cinemas in Lingan Road

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cape Breton Drive-In

Theatres in Lingan Road

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boardmore Playhouse

Gas Stations in Lingan Road

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ultramar

Golf Courses in Lingan Road

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lingan Golf Club

Breweries in Lingan Road

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Breton Brewing Co.
Island Folk Cider House

Ski Resorts Near Lingan Road

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Eoin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Cape Smokey 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lingan Road

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lingan Road

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baitul Hafeez Mosque
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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What is the population of Lingan Road?

Lingan Road has a population of 440 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lingan Road?

Lingan Road has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.0 inches, with 22.6 inches of snow.

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