Lyons Brook, NS

Nova Scotia

Lyons Brook is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 824.

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

824 Population 268/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population824
Density268/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Lyons Brook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density268/sq mi
Coordinates45.6685°N, 62.7874°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 37 km
2009 Bill Category 1 143 km
2003 Juan Category 2 87 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 153 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 99 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 212 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 2,000 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.2 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.9 in

Lyons Brook has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Lyons Brook

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Pictou Consolidated School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lyons Brook

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKEZ-FM "Q97.9" - New Glasgow, NS active rock, classic rock AAC 132 kbps
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
CKEC-FM 94.1 "The Breeze" - New Glasgow, NS new format rebranding, pictou county AAC 130 kbps
100.9 The Wave - CKTO-FM, Truro 80s, 90s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Lyons Brook

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carmichael-Stewart House Museum
McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre
Museum of Industry
Museum of Industry
Museum of Industry

Libraries in Lyons Brook

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
New Glasgow Public Library0.0
Pictou Public Library0.0
Stellarton Public Library0.0
Trenton Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lyons Brook

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Love Local Vendor Village

Cafes in Lyons Brook

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deb's Hidden Cafe

Breweries in Lyons Brook

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Backstage Brewing

Airports Near Lyons Brook

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Centredale Airport-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Thorburn Airport-Small Airport
Trenton Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lyons Brook

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Scotsburn Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lyons Brook

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Scotsburn Bethel Presbyterian
West River Presbyterian Church

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What is the population of Lyons Brook?

Lyons Brook has a population of 824 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 268 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lyons Brook?

Lyons Brook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 16.5 inches of snow.

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