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Oxford, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,170
Population
284/sq mi density
$60,400
Median Income
$35,900 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$608
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
248 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 17.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $608/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oxford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7335°N, 63.8654°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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in |
Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.3").