River John, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2,399
Population
1,121/sq mi density
43°F
Avg Temperature
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. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7502°N, 63.0487°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 | 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").