Scot's Bay, NS

Nova Scotia

Scot's Bay is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 200.

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

200 Population 80/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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How Scot's Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population200
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Scot's Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates45.3087°N, 64.3998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 10, 2019.

Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 148 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 115 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 144 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 129 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 146 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 114 km
Feb 2, 2018 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 147 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 146 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 129 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 96 km
2009 Bill Category 1 181 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 220 km
2003 Juan Category 2 90 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 245 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 142 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 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.8 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.6 in

Scot's Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.3").

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Radio Stations near Scot's Bay

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFTA 107.9 Tantramar FM Amherst, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CIJK-FM "Rewind 89.3" - New Minas, NS classic hits, new format rebranding AAC 132 kbps

Museums in Scot's Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Smith Shop
Blair House
Churchill House
Eglise mémorielle
Fundy Geological Museum
Kentville Historical Society
Kings County Museum
Northville Farm Heritage Centre
Ottawa House By The Sea
Prescott House Museum

Libraries in Scot's Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library0.0
Wolfville Memorial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Scot's Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Wolfville Farmer's Market

Breweries in Scot's Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Annapolis Cider Co
Bay of Fundy Brewing Co.
Horton Ridge Malt & Grain
The Church Brewing Co.
The Port Taproom
Two Islands Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Scot's Bay

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Martock 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Scot's Bay

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB GreenwoodYZXMedium Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport
Waterville / Kings County Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Scot's Bay

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beacon House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scot's Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Union Church of Scott's Bay

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Scot's Bay

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Scot's Bay.

Name Description
Borden Brook Falls

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What is the population of Scot's Bay?

Scot's Bay has a population of 200 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Scot's Bay?

Scot's Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 17.1 inches of snow.

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