Truro, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,954
Population
894/sq mi density
$54,800
Median Income
$39,480 per capita
$194,000
Home Value
$860
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$194,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Truro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches. The area receives 57.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 894/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3669°N, 63.2654°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in |
Truro has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.5").