Porters Lake, NS

Porters Lake is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 3,716.

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

3,716 Population 53,086/sq mi density

48°F Avg Temperature

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How Porters Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,716

Density53,086/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

Rain79.9 in/yr

Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Porters Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	47.6°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	53,086/sq mi
Coordinates	44.7377°N, 63.3131°W
Timezone	America/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.9"

110% above US avg

Snowfall 56.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.98"

Driest Month (Jul) 4.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007	18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada	M3.2	122 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada	M2.7	12 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2010	Earl	Category 1	85 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	75 km
2008	Kyle	Category 1	252 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	54 km
2002	Gustav	Category 1	151 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	49 km
1990	Bertha	Category 1	231 km
1989	Dean	Category 1	276 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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	24 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	5.4 in
February	23°F (-5°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
March	30°F (-1°C)	4.9 in
April	39°F (4°C)	4.7 in
May	49°F (9°C)	4.5 in
June	58°F (14°C)	4.3 in
July	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	4.2 in
September	58°F (15°C)	4.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	4.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	6.0 in	Wettest
December	29°F (-2°C)	5.7 in

Porters Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Porters Lake

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
O'Connell Drive Elementary School Park	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Porters Lake

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream	blues, classical	MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax	local news, public	AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS	new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary	AAC 132 kbps
AVR 97.7	-	MP3 64 kbps
Surge 105	-	AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS	community radio	MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS	country	AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage	community radio	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS	radio publique	AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS	active rock	AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS	community radio	MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Porters Lake

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Acadien House Museum
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
Evergreen House
Fairbanks Centre
Shearwater Aviation Museum
The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre

Libraries in Porters Lake

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Annex		0.0
Cole Harbour Public Library		0.0
Elmsdale Branch, Colchester-East Hants Public Library		0.0
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library		0.0
Preston Township Library Office		0.0
Woodlawn Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Porters Lake

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Dave’s Fruit & Vegetable Market

Cafes in Porters Lake

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Veterinaries in Porters Lake

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital

Bus Stations in Porters Lake

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Porters Lake Transit Terminal

Gas Stations in Porters Lake

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving

Shell

Banks in Porters Lake

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank

Shopping Malls in Porters Lake

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Porters Lake Shopping Centre

Breweries in Porters Lake

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Chill Street Craft Beverage Co.
Hardisty Brewing Company
Hardisty Brewing Company
Nine Locks Brewery
Nine Locks Brewery
North Brewing Company
North Brewing Company

Airports Near Porters Lake

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport	YHZ	Large Airport
Centredale Airport	-	Small Airport
Debert Airport	-	Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark	-	Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport	-	Small Airport
Stanley Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Porters Lake

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Porters Lake Post Office

Treatment Centers in Porters Lake

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
CBI Health - Dartmouth Pleasant
Montebello Medical
The Disc Clinic
Woodlawn Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porters Lake

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Foundation United Baptist Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Porters Lake

What is the population of Porters Lake?

Porters Lake has a population of 3,716 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 53,086 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Porters Lake?

Porters Lake has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.9 inches, with 56.0 inches of snow.

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