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Lower Economy, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,111
Population
3/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$39,739 per capita
$197,102
Home Value
$762
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
241 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lower Economy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 438.4 sq mi (1,135.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4013°N, 63.9859°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.1 in |
Lower Economy has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (3.3").