Pugwash, NS

Nova Scotia

Pugwash is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 746.

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

746 Population 1/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population746
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Pugwash has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Area619.3 sq mi (1,603.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates45.8502°N, 63.6654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 14.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 53 km
2009 Bill Category 1 185 km
2003 Juan Category 2 20 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 219 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 148 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 283 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 2,000 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.1 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in
April 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.2 in

Pugwash has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (3.0").

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Radio Stations near Pugwash

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCY 95.1 Charlottetown, PE charlottetown, commercial MP3 64 kbps
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
CFTA 107.9 Tantramar FM Amherst, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
100.9 The Wave - CKTO-FM, Truro 80s, 90s MP3 64 kbps
CJCB 1270 Sydney, NS commercial, country MP3 64 kbps
CJRW 102.1 "Spud FM" Summerside, PE adult contemporary, commercial MP3 64 kbps

Libraries in Pugwash

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Oxford Library0.0

Gas Stations in Pugwash

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Wilson's Gas Station

Golf Courses in Pugwash

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northumberland Links

Airports Near Pugwash

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Summerside AirportYSUMedium Airport
Cormier Airport-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pugwash

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pugwash Post Ofice

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pugwash

What is the population of Pugwash?

Pugwash has a population of 746 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 619.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pugwash?

Pugwash has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches, with 14.9 inches of snow.

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