River John, NS

Nova Scotia

River John is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,399.

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

2,399 Population 1,121/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population2,399
Density1,121/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
River John has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,121/sq mi
Coordinates45.7502°N, 63.0487°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.23"

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 M2.7 126 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 30 km
2009 Bill Category 1 156 km
2003 Juan Category 2 65 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 174 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 114 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 234 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 2,000 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
November 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.8 in

River John has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.2").

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Radio Stations near River John

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKEZ-FM "Q97.9" - New Glasgow, NS active rock, classic rock AAC 132 kbps
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
CKEC-FM 94.1 "The Breeze" - New Glasgow, NS new format rebranding, pictou county AAC 130 kbps
CBC Radio One - Charlottetown, PE cbc, features MP3 128 kbps
100.9 The Wave - CKTO-FM, Truro 80s, 90s MP3 64 kbps
CHLQ-FM "MAX 93.1" Charlottetown, PE mainstream rock, new format rebranding MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Île-du-Prince-Édouard) Charlottetown, PE radio publique AAC 48 kbps

Museums in River John

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tatamagouche Heritage Center Ship Workshop
Tatamagouche Heritage Centre

Libraries in River John

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Janice Murray Gill Memorial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in River John

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tatamagouche Farmers Market
Tatamagouche Grain Elevator

Gas Stations in River John

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in River John

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tatamagouche Brewing Co.

Airports Near River John

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Cable Head Airpark-Small Airport
Centredale Airport-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Thorburn Airport-Small Airport
Trenton Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in River John

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
River John Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in River John

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salem United Church
St. George's Presbyterian Church
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church

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What is the population of River John?

River John has a population of 2,399 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 1,121 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in River John?

River John has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

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