South Bar, NS
Nova Scotia
South Bar is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 673.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How South Bar Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2017°N, 60.2010°W |
| Timezone | America/Glace_Bay |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.0 in |
South Bar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (3.3").
Radio Stations near South Bar
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBFM.ca Gaelic College - St. Ann's, NS | community radio, folk music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS | hot adult contemporary, rebranding | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in South Bar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cossit House Museum | ||||
| Dominion Heritage School House Museum | ||||
| Jost House | ||||
| Jost House Museum | ||||
| Marconi National Historic Site | ||||
| North Sydney Heritage Museum | ||||
| St Patrick's Museum | ||||
| St. Patricks | ||||
| Sydney Mines Fossil Centre | ||||
| Sydney Museum | ||||
| Whitney Pier Historical Society |
Libraries in South Bar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McConnell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martha Hollett Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wilfred Oram Centennial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in South Bar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Breton Farmers' Market | |||||
| Cape Breton food hub | |||||
| Hank's Family Farm Market |
Breweries in South Bar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breton Brewing Co. | ||||
| Island Folk Cider House |
Ski Resorts Near South Bar
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Eoin | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Cape Smokey | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near South Bar
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport | YQY | Medium Airport |
| Crowdis Mountain Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crown Jewel Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of South Bar?
South Bar has a population of 673 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in South Bar?
South Bar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.9 inches, with 21.9 inches of snow.
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