Marion Bridge, NS

Nova Scotia

Marion Bridge is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,711.

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

1,711 Population 3,002/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,711
Density3,002/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Marion Bridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density3,002/sq mi
Coordinates45.9809°N, 60.2123°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 22.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.94"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 298 km
2011 Ophelia Category 1 237 km
2010 Earl Category 1 238 km
2009 Bill Category 1 65 km
2003 Juan Category 2 277 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 45 km
2000 Michael Category 2 226 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 113 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 98 km
1989 Dean Category 1 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.8 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 5.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 6.2 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Marion Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Marion Bridge

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marion Bridge School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Marion Bridge

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBFM.ca Gaelic College - St. Ann's, NS community radio, folk music MP3 192 kbps
CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS hot adult contemporary, rebranding AAC 130 kbps
Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM - MP3 64 kbps
94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM 70s, 80s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Marion Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cossit House Museum
Dominion Heritage School House Museum
Fortress of Louisbourg
Jost House
Jost House Museum
North Sydney Heritage Museum
St Patrick's Museum
St. Patricks
Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum
Sydney Museum
Whitney Pier Historical Society

Libraries in Marion Bridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
James McConnell Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Wilfred Oram Centennial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Marion Bridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cape Breton Farmers' Market

Gas Stations in Marion Bridge

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Marion Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Breton Brewing Co.
Island Folk Cider House

Ski Resorts Near Marion Bridge

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Eoin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Cape Smokey 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Marion Bridge

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Marion Bridge

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Marion Bridge Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marion Bridge

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church
Trees for Tomorrow
Trees for Tomorrow

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What is the population of Marion Bridge?

Marion Bridge has a population of 1,711 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 3,002 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marion Bridge?

Marion Bridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches, with 22.6 inches of snow.

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