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Margaretsville, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
212 Population 53/sq mi density
$61,563 Median Income $39,739 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Margaretsville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates45.0476°N, 65.0649°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 18.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 11, 2022.

Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 144 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 143 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 103 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 88 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 145 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 78 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 97 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 138 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 146 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 128 km
Jan 11, 2022 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada M2.6 150 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 137 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 138 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 125 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 94 km
2009 Bill Category 1 199 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 165 km
2003 Juan Category 2 123 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 282 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 162 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 2,000 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 3.9 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.2 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Margaretsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.4").

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