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Pictou, Subd. B, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
6,137
Population
21/sq mi density
$69,500
Median Income
$42,280 per capita
$170,000
Home Value
$900
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
245 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pictou, Subd. B 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 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 297.5 sq mi (770.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5855°N, 62.7283°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 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in |
Pictou, Subd. B has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.3").