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Scot's Bay, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
200
Population
80/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$39,739 per capita
$197,102
Home Value
$762
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
250 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3087°N, 64.3998°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 | 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").