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Shag Harbour, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
400
Population
367/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$39,739 per capita
$197,102
Home Value
$762
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
246 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
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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. 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 Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 367/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4941°N, 65.7180°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").