Sydney, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

105,968 Population 9,669/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature
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. The area receives 85.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²)
Population Density9,669/sq mi
Coordinates46.1351°N, 60.1831°W
TimezoneAmerica/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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