Port Caledonia, NS

Nova Scotia

Port Caledonia is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 212.

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

212 Population 19/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population212
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Port Caledonia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates46.1822°N, 59.9020°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.1"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.66"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 284 km
2011 Ophelia Category 1 247 km
2010 Earl Category 1 267 km
2009 Bill Category 1 92 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 42 km
2000 Michael Category 2 200 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 145 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 123 km
1989 Dean Category 1 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.8 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Port Caledonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Port Caledonia

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS hot adult contemporary, rebranding AAC 130 kbps
Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM - MP3 64 kbps
94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM 70s, 80s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Port Caledonia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cape Breton Miners Museum
Dominion Heritage School House Museum
Marconi National Historic Site

Libraries in Port Caledonia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Gas Stations in Port Caledonia

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Ski Resorts Near Port Caledonia

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Eoin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Cape Smokey 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Port Caledonia

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Caledonia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Luke's Anglican Church

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What is the population of Port Caledonia?

Port Caledonia has a population of 212 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Caledonia?

Port Caledonia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.1 inches, with 22.8 inches of snow.

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