Shubenacadie, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Shubenacadie is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 411.

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

411 Population 60/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population411
Density60/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Shubenacadie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates45.0835°N, 63.3987°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 137 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 49 km
2009 Bill Category 1 104 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 264 km
2003 Juan Category 2 82 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 163 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 77 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.9 in
March 29°F (-1°C) 4.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.2 in

Shubenacadie has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.7").

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Radio Stations near Shubenacadie

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax local news, public AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
Cat Country 102.9 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 107.3 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Cat Country 106.3 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
AVR 97.7 - MP3 64 kbps
Surge 105 - AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS country AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS active rock AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps
100.9 The Wave - CKTO-FM, Truro 80s, 90s MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Shubenacadie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Lawrence House Museum
Tin Shop Museum

Libraries in Shubenacadie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Elmsdale Branch, Colchester-East Hants Public Library0.0

Clinics in Shubenacadie

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Family Practice Clinic
Shubenacadie Health Centre

Gas Stations in Shubenacadie

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Shane's Service Centre

Golf Courses in Shubenacadie

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Links At Penn Hills

Breweries in Shubenacadie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chill Street Craft Beverage Co.

Airports Near Shubenacadie

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Shubenacadie

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shubenacadie

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Shubenacadie United Church
St James Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shubenacadie

What is the population of Shubenacadie?

Shubenacadie has a population of 411 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shubenacadie?

Shubenacadie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.0 inches, with 18.4 inches of snow.

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