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Pictou Island, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
28
Population
48/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$39,739 per capita
$197,102
Home Value
$762
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
250 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pictou Island has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8094°N, 62.5539°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in |
Pictou Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (3.2").