Lunenburg, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,396 Population 1,537/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $42,200 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$920 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 14.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $920/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lunenburg 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 56.0 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,537/sq mi
Coordinates44.3785°N, 64.3166°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.54"

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 34 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 87 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 84 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 86 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 1 287 km
2010 Earl Category 1 17 km
2009 Bill Category 1 110 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 164 km
2003 Juan Category 2 41 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 187 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 81 km
1990 Bertha 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 65 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 25°F (-4°C) 4.6 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 5.3 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.7 in

Lunenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.5").

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