Springhill, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2,743 Population 6/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature
Springhill has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area438.4 sq mi (1,135.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates45.6502°N, 64.0487°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 1, 2018.

Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 148 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 127 km
Feb 1, 2018 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 68 km
2009 Bill Category 1 185 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 267 km
2003 Juan Category 2 43 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 233 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 154 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 2,000 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 4.1 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 24°F (-4°C) 5.1 in

Springhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (3.5").

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