New Minas, NS

Nova Scotia

New Minas is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 4,662.

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

4,662 Population 931/sq mi density

44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population4,662

Density931/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)

Rain47.4 in/yr

Elevation105 ft (32 m)

New Minas 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 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.6°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	105 ft (32 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density	931/sq mi
Coordinates	45.0691°N, 64.4696°W
Timezone	America/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 17.3"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.88"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 10, 2019.

Jan 10, 2019	22 km NW of Saint John, Canada	M3.4	147 km
Jul 16, 2007	18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada	M3.2	88 km
Mar 14, 2018	16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada	M2.9	142 km
Jun 20, 2015	37 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.9	106 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada	M2.7	103 km
Jun 27, 2015	38 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.5	105 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	86 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	172 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	197 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	91 km
2002	Gustav	Category 1	245 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	126 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	85 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	3.9 in
March	29°F (-1°C)	4.3 in
April	40°F (4°C)	3.7 in
May	51°F (10°C)	3.9 in
June	60°F (15°C)	3.3 in
July	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
October	48°F (9°C)	4.1 in
November	38°F (4°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
December	27°F (-3°C)	4.6 in

New Minas has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (3.2").

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Schools in New Minas

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
New Minas Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Evangeline Middle School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near New Minas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS	classic hits, new format rebranding	AAC 132 kbps

Museums in New Minas

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Black Smith Shop
Blair House
Eglise mémorielle
Kentville Historical Society
Kings County Museum
Northville Farm Heritage Centre
Prescott House Museum

Libraries in New Minas

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library		0.0
Wolfville Memorial Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in New Minas

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Wolfville Farmer's Market

Hotels in New Minas

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Slumber Inn

Cafes in New Minas

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Cinemas in New Minas

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Clinics in New Minas

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arthritis and Injury Care

Birchwood Professional Centre

The Snore Shop

Veterinaries in New Minas

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annapolis Animal Hospital Ltd

Gas Stations in New Minas

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving

Petro-Canada

Shell

Sobeys FastFuel

Banks in New Minas

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank

Scotiabank

Valley Credit Union

Shopping Malls in New Minas

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

County Fair Mall

Kings Centre

Gyms in New Minas

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highlander Strength and Fitness

Motiv Fitness

Breweries in New Minas

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Annapolis Cider Co
Bay of Fundy Brewing Co.
Horton Ridge Malt & Grain
The Church Brewing Co.
The Port Taproom

Ski Resorts Near New Minas

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Ski Martock	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near New Minas

5 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
CFB Greenwood	YZX	Medium Airport
Dayspring Airpark	-	Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Stanley Airport	-	Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in New Minas

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Beacon House
Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in New Minas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
New Minas Baptist Church

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UFO Sightings

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UFO Sightings Near New Minas

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near New Minas.

Name	Year	Description
New minas (kings county&#44 xx pine ridge drive) (canada), NS	1998	I had a psi contact with this ship I have discribed for a few minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Minas

What is the population of New Minas?

New Minas has a population of 4,662 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 931 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in New Minas?

New Minas 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 47.4 inches, with 17.3 inches of snow.

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