The Hawk, NS

Nova Scotia

The Hawk is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 243.

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

243 Population 223/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population243
Density223/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
The Hawk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates43.4178°N, 65.6210°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Jan 13, 2024.

Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 90 km
Jan 13, 2024 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.2 106 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 121 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 149 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 49 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 110 km
Jul 16, 2022 North Atlantic Ocean M2.6 76 km
Jan 31, 2023 Gulf of Maine M2.6 137 km
Jan 31, 2023 130 km SW of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 148 km
Feb 10, 2021 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 83 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 113 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Teddy (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Teddy Category 1 214 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 180 km
2010 Earl Category 1 47 km
2009 Bill Category 1 115 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 63 km
2003 Juan Category 2 156 km
2002 Gustav Category 2 216 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 273 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 5.3 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 33°F (0°C) 4.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 5.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 5.4 in Wettest

The Hawk has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and September the driest (3.2").

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Radio Stations near The Hawk

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJLS-FM "Y95" 95.5 Yarmouth, 93.5 Digby, 96.3 Shelburne, NS classic hits AAC 128 kbps

Museums in The Hawk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The historic acadian Village of Nova Scotia

Libraries in The Hawk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clark's Harbour Town Library0.0

Airports Near The Hawk

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yarmouth AirportYQIMedium Airport
Finlay Air Park-Small Airport
Lower East Pubnico (La Field) Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hawk

What is the population of The Hawk?

The Hawk has a population of 243 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 223 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in The Hawk?

The Hawk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 19.5 inches of snow.

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