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Pictou, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,107
Population
1,007/sq mi density
$71,500
Median Income
$45,760 per capita
$180,000
Home Value
$700
Median Rent
9.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pictou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,007/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6788°N, 62.7094°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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in |
Pictou has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.2").