New Glasgow, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
9,471
Population
2,464/sq mi density
$58,000
Median Income
$43,080 per capita
$174,000
Home Value
$765
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $765/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Glasgow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. The area receives 70.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5834°N, 62.6486°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 5.2 in |
New Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (3.4").