Shag Harbour, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

400 Population 367/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature
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. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

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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