Peggys Cove, NS

Peggys Cove is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 30.

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

30 Population 2/sq mi density

44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population30

Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)

Rain55.2 in/yr

Elevation16 ft (5 m)

Peggys Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	44.3°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	44.4929°N, 63.9161°W
Timezone	America/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"

45% above US avg

Snowfall 20.5"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.71"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007	18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada	M3.2	68 km
Jun 20, 2015	37 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.9	119 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada	M2.7	50 km
Jun 27, 2015	38 km SE of Digby, Canada	M2.5	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2010	Earl	Category 1	51 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	113 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	198 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	14 km
2002	Gustav	Category 1	179 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	53 km
1990	Bertha	Category 1	274 km
1989	Dean	Category 1	294 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	31 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	4.5 in
March	31°F (-1°C)	5.0 in
April	40°F (4°C)	4.3 in
May	48°F (9°C)	4.5 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.8 in
August	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in	Warmest, Driest
September	58°F (15°C)	3.9 in
October	49°F (10°C)	4.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
December	31°F (-1°C)	5.7 in

Peggys Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Peggys Cove

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
East St Margaret's Consolidated School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Peggys Cove

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream	blues, classical	MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax	local news, public	AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS	new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary	AAC 132 kbps
AVR 97.7	-	MP3 64 kbps
Surge 105	-	AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS	community radio	MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS	country	AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage	community radio	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS	radio publique	AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS	active rock	AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS	community radio	MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Peggys Cove

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Hooked Rug Museum of North America
SS Atlantic Interpretative Centre
Steele Wheels Motor Museum

Libraries in Peggys Cove

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
J. D. Shatford Memorial Library		0.0
J.D. Shatford Memorial Library		0.0
Keshen Goodman Public Library		0.0
Tantallon Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Peggys Cove

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Hubbards Farmer's Market
Rosa Rugosa
Rosa Rugosa

Hotels in Peggys Cove

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peggy's Cove B&B

Cafes in Peggys Cove

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café l’Acadie

The Finer Diner

Monuments in Peggys Cove

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fishermen’s Monument

Ski Resorts Near Peggys Cove

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Peggys Cove

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport	YHZ	Large Airport
Dayspring Airpark	-	Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark	-	Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport	-	Small Airport
Stanley Airport	-	Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Peggys Cove

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Lacewood Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peggys Cove

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Indian Harbour United Baptist Church
Saint Johns Anglican Curch
St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peggys Cove

What is the population of Peggys Cove?

Peggys Cove has a population of 30 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 20.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peggys Cove?

Peggys Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches, with 20.5 inches of snow.

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