Scotchtown, NS

Nova Scotia

Scotchtown is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,082.

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

1,082 Population 177/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,082
Density177/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Scotchtown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates46.2389°N, 60.0997°W
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 22.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.54"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 300 km
2011 Ophelia Category 1 259 km
2010 Earl Category 1 254 km
2009 Bill Category 1 95 km
2003 Juan Category 2 286 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 48 km
2000 Michael Category 2 215 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 136 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 127 km
1989 Dean Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.8 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 5.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Scotchtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Scotchtown

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Greenfield Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Scotchtown

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS hot adult contemporary, rebranding AAC 130 kbps
Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM - MP3 64 kbps
94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM 70s, 80s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Scotchtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cape Breton Miners Museum
Cossit House Museum
Dominion Heritage School House Museum
Jost House
Jost House Museum
Marconi National Historic Site
North Sydney Heritage Museum
St Patrick's Museum
St. Patricks
Sydney Mines Fossil Centre
Sydney Museum
Whitney Pier Historical Society

Libraries in Scotchtown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
James McConnell Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Martha Hollett Memorial Library0.0
Wilfred Oram Centennial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Scotchtown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cape Breton Farmers' Market
Cape Breton food hub
Hank's Family Farm Market

Gas Stations in Scotchtown

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sobeys
Sobeys Fast Fuel

Breweries in Scotchtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Breton Brewing Co.
Island Folk Cider House

Ski Resorts Near Scotchtown

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Eoin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Cape Smokey 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Scotchtown

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scotchtown

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Michaels

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What is the population of Scotchtown?

Scotchtown has a population of 1,082 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 177 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Scotchtown?

Scotchtown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.0 inches, with 22.6 inches of snow.

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