Middleton, NS

Nova Scotia

Middleton is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,873.

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

1,873 Population 472/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,873
Density472/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Middleton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates44.9428°N, 65.0702°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 18.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

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 M3.6 143 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 134 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 108 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 77 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 67 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 102 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 149 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 143 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 136 km
Jan 11, 2022 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada M2.6 150 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 147 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 148 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 118 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 67 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 85 km
2009 Bill Category 1 188 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 156 km
2003 Juan Category 2 117 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 274 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 157 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 2,000 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.0 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Middleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Middleton

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Middleton Regional High School - - - -
NSCC - Annapolis Valley Campus Middleton - - - -
Middleton Regional High School - - - -
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Museums in Middleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Greenwood Aviation Museum
Lawrencetown Farm Museum
Macdonald Museum
Middleton Railway Museum

Libraries in Middleton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annapolis Valley Regional Library0.0
Bridgetown Branch, Annapolis Valley Regional Library0.0
GACSTC Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Middleton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kingston Farmers Market
Temporary Popup Market

Cafes in Middleton

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Middleton

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Middleton & Area Family Health Center

Gas Stations in Middleton

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Co-op
Esso
Irving
Petro-Canada
Savage Oil
Shell

Banks in Middleton

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank

Breweries in Middleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lunn's Mill Beer Company

Airports Near Middleton

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Digby / Annapolis Regional AirportYDGMedium Airport
Dayspring Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Liverpool South Shore Regional Airport-Small Airport
Sussex Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Middleton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Middleton Baptist Church

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UFO Sightings
2
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UFO Sightings Near Middleton

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Middleton.

Name Year Description
Middleton (canada), NS 2009 Neon green light&#44 zig-zag flight pattern
Middleton (annapolis valley) (canada), NS 2002 Light Show Over The North Mountain

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middleton

What is the population of Middleton?

Middleton has a population of 1,873 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 472 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Middleton?

Middleton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches, with 18.6 inches of snow.

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