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Shelburne, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,644 Population 487/sq mi density
$53,200 Median Income $39,240 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$53,200 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelburne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates43.7633°N, 65.3236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 16, 2022.

Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 83 km
Jan 13, 2024 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.2 150 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 76 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 142 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 70 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 70 km
Jul 16, 2022 North Atlantic Ocean M2.6 117 km
Feb 10, 2021 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 92 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 97 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Teddy Category 1 237 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 221 km
2010 Earl Category 1 89 km
2009 Bill Category 1 107 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 71 km
2003 Juan Category 2 141 km
2002 Gustav Category 2 217 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 4.8 in
March 32°F (0°C) 5.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
August 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 6.5 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 6.3 in

Shelburne has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.6").

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