Princeville, NS

Nova Scotia

Princeville is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 5,571.

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

5,571 Population 853/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population5,571
Density853/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain74.7 in/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Princeville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 88.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density853/sq mi
Coordinates45.7668°N, 61.2985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.7"
97% above US avg
Snowfall 88.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.82"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ophelia (2011).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Ophelia Category 1 270 km
2010 Earl Category 1 151 km
2009 Bill Category 1 88 km
2003 Juan Category 2 195 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 65 km
2000 Michael Category 2 295 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 34 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 113 km
1989 Dean Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 5.1 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 4.5 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.4 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.2 in Wettest

Princeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (3.8").

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Radio Stations near Princeville

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Princeville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Orangedale Railway Museum
Strait Museum

Libraries in Princeville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Hood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Princeville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's Daughter

Gas Stations in Princeville

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maclean's General Store

Airports Near Princeville

4 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Princeville

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Princeville United Church
St. Margaret of Scotland Church
St. Mary of the Angels Roman Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
1
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Waterfalls Near Princeville

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Princeville.

Name Description
Myles Doyle Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Princeville

What is the population of Princeville?

Princeville has a population of 5,571 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 853 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Princeville?

Princeville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches, with 88.7 inches of snow.

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