Mahone Bay, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,064
Population
884/sq mi density
$62,000
Median Income
$44,300 per capita
$400,000
Home Value
$1,110
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,110/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mahone Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 884/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4488°N, 64.3816°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 | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.7 in |
Mahone Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (3.6").