Musquodoboit Harbour, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Musquodoboit Harbour is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,714.

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

1,714 Population 24,486/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,714
Density24,486/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Musquodoboit Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density24,486/sq mi
Coordinates44.7835°N, 63.1487°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.17"

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 M3.2 136 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 80 km
2009 Bill Category 1 67 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 266 km
2003 Juan Category 2 67 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 138 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 51 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 220 km
1989 Dean Category 1 271 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 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.4 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 5.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.7 in

Musquodoboit Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (4.2").

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Radio Stations near Musquodoboit Harbour

10 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
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
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

Museums in Musquodoboit Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acadien House Museum
Fisherman's Life Museum
Memory Lane
The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre

Libraries in Musquodoboit Harbour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library0.0

Hotels in Musquodoboit Harbour

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elephant's Nest B&B

Cafes in Musquodoboit Harbour

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Dentists in Musquodoboit Harbour

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TranscenDental Group

Gas Stations in Musquodoboit Harbour

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Ultramar

Shopping Malls in Musquodoboit Harbour

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forest Hills Shopping Plaza

Golf Courses in Musquodoboit Harbour

4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harbour Ridge Golf Course
River Oaks Golf Club
River Oaks Golf Club North Course
River Oaks Golf Club South Course

Airports Near Musquodoboit Harbour

5 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Musquodoboit Harbour

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Head Jeddore United Church
Head of Jeddore United Church
Jeddore United Baptist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness
Marine Drive Pentecostal Church
Saint James Anglican Church
Saunt Thomas Anglican Church
St George`s Anglican Church
St Philip Neri

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Musquodoboit Harbour

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Musquodoboit Harbour.

Name Year Description
Musquodoboit harbour (canada), NS 1997 H shaped craft seen in daylilght hours 9 years ago in Musquodobit Harbour area of Nova Scotia.

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What is the population of Musquodoboit Harbour?

Musquodoboit Harbour has a population of 1,714 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 24,486 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Musquodoboit Harbour?

Musquodoboit Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.9 inches, with 20.5 inches of snow.

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