New Waterford, NS
Nova Scotia
New Waterford is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 6,723.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How New Waterford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2501°N, 60.0818°W |
| Timezone | America/Glace_Bay |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
New Waterford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (3.5").
Schools in New Waterford
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Agnes Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Carmel School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near New Waterford
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS | hot adult contemporary, rebranding | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in New Waterford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Breton Miners Museum | ||||
| Cossit House Museum | ||||
| Dominion Heritage School House Museum | ||||
| Jost House | ||||
| Jost House Museum | ||||
| Marconi National Historic Site | ||||
| North Sydney Heritage Museum | ||||
| St Patrick's Museum | ||||
| St. Patricks | ||||
| Sydney Mines Fossil Centre | ||||
| Sydney Museum | ||||
| Whitney Pier Historical Society |
Libraries in New Waterford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McConnell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martha Hollett Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wilfred Oram Centennial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in New Waterford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Breton Farmers' Market | |||||
| Cape Breton food hub |
Cafes in New Waterford
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in New Waterford
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in New Waterford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breton Brewing Co. | ||||
| Island Folk Cider House |
Ski Resorts Near New Waterford
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Eoin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Cape Smokey | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near New Waterford
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport | YQY | Medium Airport |
| Crowdis Mountain Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crown Jewel Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in New Waterford
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| New Waterford Post Office | |
| New Waterford Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in New Waterford
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Calvin United | |
| Salvation Army | |
| Salvation Army | |
| St Leonard Catholic Parish |
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UFO Sightings Near New Waterford
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near New Waterford.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New waterford (canada), NS | 2008 | Large bright light slowly flying/hovering over New Waterford/Lingan |
| New waterford (canada), NS | 2007 | Orange circles moving around the sky then speeding off out of sight |
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What is the population of New Waterford?
New Waterford has a population of 6,723 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 1,100 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in New Waterford?
New Waterford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches, with 82.9 inches of snow.
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