Lower Sackville, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

51,749 Population 5,706/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature
Lower Sackville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches. The area receives 55.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density5,706/sq mi
Coordinates44.7760°N, 63.6787°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.9"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 55.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 99 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 144 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 33 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 143 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 84 km
2009 Bill Category 1 102 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 228 km
2003 Juan Category 2 43 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 180 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 61 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 260 km
1989 Dean Category 1 299 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 18 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 5.6 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 5.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.9 in

Lower Sackville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.7").

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