Parrsboro, NS

Nova Scotia

Parrsboro is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,472.

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

1,472 Population 3/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,472
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Parrsboro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area438.4 sq mi (1,135.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates45.4057°N, 64.3259°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 14, 2018.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 127 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 149 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 141 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 144 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 117 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 145 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 144 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 141 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 88 km
2009 Bill Category 1 182 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 232 km
2003 Juan Category 2 78 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 243 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 147 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 2,000 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.9 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.6 in
April 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 5.0 in

Parrsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Parrsboro

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Parrsboro Regional Elementary School - - - -
Parrsboro Regional High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Parrsboro

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFTA 107.9 Tantramar FM Amherst, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps
CHMA 106.9 FM Sackville, NB campus radio, community radio MP3 192 kbps
CHMA-FM 106.9 Mount Allison University - Sackville, NB campus radio, student radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Parrsboro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fundy Geological Museum
Ottawa House By The Sea

Cafes in Parrsboro

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Theatres in Parrsboro

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ship’s Company Theatre

Gas Stations in Parrsboro

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving

Golf Courses in Parrsboro

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parrsboro Golf Club

Breweries in Parrsboro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Two Islands Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Parrsboro

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Parrsboro

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International AirportYQMMedium Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Moncton / McEwen Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Parrsboro

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Parrsboro Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Parrsboro

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Brigid Church
St. George's
Trinity United Church

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls Near Parrsboro

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Parrsboro.

Name Description
Hidden Falls
Jeffers brook falls
Wards falls

UFO Sightings Near Parrsboro

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

Name Year Description
Parrsboro (canada), NS 1991 Very large regtangular object blocking out the stars with an almost inaudible but loud sound?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parrsboro

What is the population of Parrsboro?

Parrsboro has a population of 1,472 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 438.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Parrsboro?

Parrsboro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.

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