Port Hood, NS

Nova Scotia

Port Hood is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,300.

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

1,300 Population 2/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,300
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Port Hood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area779.1 sq mi (2,017.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates46.0168°N, 61.5319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.51"
Driest Month (May) 3.23"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 142 km
2009 Bill Category 1 118 km
2003 Juan Category 2 175 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 98 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 58 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 145 km
1989 Dean Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.8 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.9 in

Port Hood has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (3.2").

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Radio Stations near Port Hood

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
101.5 - The Hawk - CIGO-FM adult contemporary AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Port Hood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Inverness Miners Museum
The Bridge

Libraries in Port Hood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Hood Library0.0

Hotels in Port Hood

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haus Treuburg

Gas Stations in Port Hood

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ultramar

Breweries in Port Hood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Route 19 Brewing

Airports Near Port Hood

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Hawkesbury AirportYPSMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport
Margaree Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Port Hood

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port Hood Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Hood

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Peter's church
St. Stephen's United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Hood

What is the population of Port Hood?

Port Hood has a population of 1,300 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 779.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Hood?

Port Hood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.

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