Sambro, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

399 Population 8/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature
Sambro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches. The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area51.8 sq mi (134.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates44.4802°N, 63.6073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.9"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 56.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.87"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 91 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 144 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 29 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 74 km
2009 Bill Category 1 88 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 220 km
2003 Juan Category 2 18 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 167 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 32 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 249 km
1989 Dean Category 1 274 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 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.3 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 4.4 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 5.0 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Driest
October 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Sambro has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.8").

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