Liverpool, NS

Nova Scotia

Liverpool is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,546.

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

2,546 Population 3/sq mi density

45°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population2,546

Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)

Rain56.6 in/yr

Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Liverpool has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	44.6°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	20 ft (6 m)
Area	921.8 sq mi (2,387.5 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	44.0364°N, 64.7204°W
Timezone	America/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"

49% above US avg

Snowfall 21.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 6.42"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 10, 2021.

Jul 1, 2015	30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada	M3.5	123 km
Jul 16, 2007	18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada	M3.2	29 km
Jun 9, 2016	24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada	M3.0	125 km
Jun 20, 2015	37 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.9	68 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada	M2.7	130 km
Feb 10, 2021	28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada	M2.6	141 km
May 29, 2014	52 km SW of Digby, Canada	M2.5	127 km
Jun 27, 2015	38 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.5	67 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Teddy (2020).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2020	Teddy	Category 1	252 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	261 km
2010	Earl	Category 1	34 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	87 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	121 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	84 km
2002	Gustav	Category 2	187 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	82 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	112 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-4°C)	5.0 in
March	32°F (-0°C)	5.1 in
April	41°F (5°C)	4.7 in
May	50°F (10°C)	4.3 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
July	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
September	58°F (14°C)	4.0 in
October	48°F (9°C)	4.8 in
November	40°F (4°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
December	30°F (-1°C)	6.1 in

Liverpool has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Liverpool

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Liverpool Regional High School	-	-	-	-
Dr. John C. Wickwire Academy	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Liverpool

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CKBW-FM 98.1 Bridgewater, 94.5 Liverpool, 93.1 Shelburne, NS	classic hits	AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Liverpool

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Hank Snow Museum
Queens County Museum

Libraries in Liverpool

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Thomas H Randall Library		0.0

Hotels in Liverpool

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Conference Centre

Hunt's Point Beach Cottages

Main Lodge

The Quarterdeck Resort

Cafes in Liverpool

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paul's German Cafe Bistro Restaurant

Tim Hortons

Theatres in Liverpool

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astor Theatre

Monuments in Liverpool

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Champlain, King's Orange Rangers, & Liverpool Privateers

Gas Stations in Liverpool

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving

Ultramar

XTR

Banks in Liverpool

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC

Golf Courses in Liverpool

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

White Point Golf Club

Breweries in Liverpool

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Hell Bay Brewing Company
Hellbay Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Liverpool

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Liverpool

2 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dayspring Airpark	-	Small Airport
Liverpool South Shore Regional Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Liverpool

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Hunts Point Post Office
Liverpool Post Office
Mill Village Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Liverpool

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Highway Pentacostal Assembly
Highway Pentecostal Assembly
Pilgrim United Church
South Shore Baptist Church
St Gregory's Catholic Church
St. James Church
Trinity Anglican Church

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Liverpool

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Liverpool.

Name	Description
Island Falls
Salmon Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Liverpool

What is the population of Liverpool?

Liverpool has a population of 2,546 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 921.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Liverpool?

Liverpool has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.6 inches, with 21.6 inches of snow.

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