Sydney, NS

Nova Scotia

Sydney is a large city in Nova Scotia with a population of 105,968.

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

105,968 Population 9,669/sq mi density

46°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population105,968

Density9,669/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

Rain67.6 in/yr

Elevation30 ft (9 m)

Sydney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 85.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	46.2°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation	30 ft (9 m)
Area	11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²)
Population Density	9,669/sq mi
Coordinates	46.1351°N, 60.1831°W
Timezone	America/Glace_Bay

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.6"

78% above US avg

Snowfall 85.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.30"

Driest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ophelia (2011).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2011	Ophelia	Category 1	251 km
2010	Earl	Category 1	244 km
2009	Bill	Category 1	82 km
2003	Juan	Category 2	279 km
2002	Gustav	Category 1	60 km
2000	Michael	Category 2	222 km
1996	Hortense	Category 1	124 km
1990	Bertha	Category 1	115 km
1989	Dean	Category 1	229 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	5.7 in
February	21°F (-6°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
March	28°F (-2°C)	5.5 in
April	36°F (2°C)	5.0 in
May	46°F (8°C)	4.3 in
June	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in	Driest
July	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
September	57°F (14°C)	4.8 in
October	48°F (9°C)	5.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	6.0 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	6.3 in	Wettest

Sydney has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (3.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Sydney

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Canadian Coast Guard College	-	-	-	-	-
Cape Breton University	-	-	-	-	-
NSCC - Marconi Campus	-	-	-	-	-

Schools in Sydney

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Cusack Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Ashby Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Southside Learning Centre	-	-	-	-
Brookland Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Sherwood Park Education Centre	-	-	-	-
Centre scolaire Étoile de l'Acadie	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Sydney

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 Sydney

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Cape Breton Miners Museum
Cossit House Museum
Dominion Heritage School House Museum
Fortress of Louisbourg
Jost House
Jost House Museum
Marconi National Historic Site
North Sydney Heritage Museum
St Patrick's Museum
St. Patricks
Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum
Sydney Mines Fossil Centre
Sydney Museum
Whitney Pier Historical Society

Libraries in Sydney

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 Sydney

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Cape Breton Farmers' Market
Cape Breton food hub
Hank's Family Farm Market

Hotels in Sydney

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn

Martin Arms Hotel

Paradise Found B&B

The Simon Hotel

Cafes in Sydney

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Doktor Luke's Coffee House

Louann's Cafe

Starbucks

Tim Hortons

Wentworth Perk

Cinemas in Sydney

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cineplex Cinemas Sydney

Theatres in Sydney

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highland Arts Theatre

Wentworth Park Bandshell

Dentists in Sydney

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burns Dentistry

Sydney Family Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Sydney

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sydney Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Sydney

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Irving

Needs Convenience

Petro-Canada

Banks in Sydney

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO

CIBC

RBC

Scotiabank

Steele Centre Credit Union

Sydney Credit Union

TD Canada Trust

Shopping Malls in Sydney

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mayflower Mall

Breweries in Sydney

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Breton Brewing Co.
Island Folk Cider House

Ski Resorts Near Sydney

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 Sydney

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

Post Offices in Sydney

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Sydney Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sydney

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Christ Church
First United Church
St. Marguerite Bourgoeys Parish
Temple Sons of Israel
United Heritage Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sydney

What is the population of Sydney?

Sydney has a population of 105,968 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 9,669 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sydney?

Sydney has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 67.6 inches, with 85.9 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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