Shag Harbour, NS

Nova Scotia

Shag Harbour is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 400.

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

400 Population 367/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population400
Density367/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Shag Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates43.4941°N, 65.7180°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Jan 13, 2024.

Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 79 km
Jan 13, 2024 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.2 112 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 120 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 137 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 39 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 103 km
Jul 16, 2022 North Atlantic Ocean M2.6 85 km
Jan 31, 2023 Gulf of Maine M2.6 133 km
Jan 31, 2023 130 km SW of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 143 km
Feb 10, 2021 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 71 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 101 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Teddy (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Teddy Category 1 226 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 188 km
2010 Earl Category 1 55 km
2009 Bill Category 1 124 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 52 km
2003 Juan Category 2 167 km
2002 Gustav Category 2 227 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 276 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 123 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 33°F (0°C) 4.6 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
August 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 5.2 in

Shag Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and September the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Shag Harbour

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Evelyn Richardson Memorial Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shag Harbour

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJLS-FM "Y95" 95.5 Yarmouth, 93.5 Digby, 96.3 Shelburne, NS classic hits AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Shag Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The historic acadian Village of Nova Scotia

Libraries in Shag Harbour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clark's Harbour Town Library0.0

Airports Near Shag Harbour

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yarmouth AirportYQIMedium Airport
Finlay Air Park-Small Airport
Keizers Air Park-Small Airport
Lower East Pubnico (La Field) Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Shag Harbour

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lower East Pubnico Post Office
Lower Woods Harbour Post Office
Shag Harbour Post Office

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What is the population of Shag Harbour?

Shag Harbour has a population of 400 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 367 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shag Harbour?

Shag Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 19.0 inches of snow.

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