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 Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3785°N, 64.3166°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 | 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").