Shad Bay, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2,053
Population
103/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
Shad Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5229°N, 63.7875°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 | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Shad Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.8").