Port Morien, NS

Nova Scotia

Port Morien is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 700.

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

700 Population 61/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population700
Density61/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Port Morien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 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 52 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates46.1342°N, 59.8740°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.74"

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 1 279 km
2011 Ophelia Category 1 241 km
2010 Earl Category 1 267 km
2009 Bill Category 1 88 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 46 km
2000 Michael Category 2 198 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 144 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 118 km
1989 Dean Category 1 227 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) 5.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.8 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 Morien has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Port Morien

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 Morien

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cape Breton Miners Museum
Dominion Heritage School House Museum
Fortress of Louisbourg
Marconi National Historic Site
Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum

Libraries in Port Morien

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Ski Resorts Near Port Morien

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 Morien

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport

Post Offices in Port Morien

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port Morien Post Office

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What is the population of Port Morien?

Port Morien has a population of 700 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 11.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Morien?

Port Morien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches, with 22.8 inches of snow.

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