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Queens, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,422
Population
11/sq mi density
$56,800
Median Income
$37,600 per capita
$174,000
Home Value
$750
Median Rent
13.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
231 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Queens has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 921.8 sq mi (2,387.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1628°N, 64.9499°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in |
Queens has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.6").