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 Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density884/sq mi
Coordinates44.4488°N, 64.3816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.62"

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 32 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 82 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 87 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Teddy (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Teddy Category 1 295 km
2010 Earl Category 1 19 km
2009 Bill Category 1 119 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 162 km
2003 Juan Category 2 47 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 197 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 88 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 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").

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