Milford Station, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Milford Station is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,100.

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

1,100 Population 235/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,100
Density235/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Milford Station has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates45.0408°N, 63.4364°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 M3.2 131 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 54 km
2009 Bill Category 1 103 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 259 km
2003 Juan Category 2 77 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 165 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 78 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 251 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 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.9 in
March 29°F (-1°C) 4.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.2 in

Milford Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Milford Station

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hants East Rural High School - - - -
Riverside Education Centre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Milford Station

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax local news, public AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
AVR 97.7 - MP3 64 kbps
Surge 105 - AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS country AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS active rock AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Milford Station

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Tin Shop Museum

Libraries in Milford Station

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Elmsdale Branch, Colchester-East Hants Public Library0.0

Cafes in Milford Station

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Milford Station

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Milford Station

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chill Street Craft Beverage Co.

Airports Near Milford Station

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Milford Station

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gays River United Church
Heritage Baptist Church

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What is the population of Milford Station?

Milford Station has a population of 1,100 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 235 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Milford Station?

Milford Station has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.0 inches, with 18.4 inches of snow.

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