Mabou, NS

Nova Scotia

Mabou is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,207.

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

1,207 Population 2/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,207
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Mabou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Area779.1 sq mi (2,017.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates46.0668°N, 61.3818°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 19.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.67"
Driest Month (May) 3.19"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ophelia (2011).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Ophelia Category 1 298 km
2010 Earl Category 1 154 km
2009 Bill Category 1 112 km
2003 Juan Category 2 187 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 92 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 64 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 142 km
1989 Dean Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.0 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 26°F (-4°C) 3.5 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 4.8 in
October 47°F (9°C) 5.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.1 in

Mabou has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and May the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Mabou

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dalbrae Academy - - - -
Taigh Sgoile na Drochaide - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mabou

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
101.5 - The Hawk - CIGO-FM adult contemporary AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Mabou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Inverness Miners Museum
The Bridge

Libraries in Mabou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Hood Library0.0

Hotels in Mabou

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Duncreigan Country Inn
Mabou River Inn

Theatres in Mabou

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Strathspey Performing Arts Centre

Monuments in Mabou

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allan J. MacEachen

Gas Stations in Mabou

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Mabou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Route 19 Brewing

Airports Near Mabou

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Hawkesbury AirportYPSMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport
Margaree Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mabou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mabou Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mabou

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Mary's Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mabou

What is the population of Mabou?

Mabou has a population of 1,207 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 779.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mabou?

Mabou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches, with 19.8 inches of snow.

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