Tusket, NS

Nova Scotia

Tusket is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 395.

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

395 Population 1/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population395
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Tusket has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area589.2 sq mi (1,526.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates43.8669°N, 65.9656°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 31, 2023.

Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 133 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 33 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 110 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 94 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 32 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 73 km
Jul 16, 2022 North Atlantic Ocean M2.6 129 km
Jan 31, 2023 Gulf of Maine M2.6 140 km
Jan 31, 2023 130 km SW of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 142 km
Feb 10, 2021 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 40 km
Apr 16, 2022 53 km SE of Winter Harbor, Maine M2.6 138 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 55 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Teddy Category 1 271 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 231 km
2010 Earl Category 1 99 km
2009 Bill Category 1 159 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 20 km
2003 Juan Category 2 183 km
2002 Gustav Category 2 269 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.1 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 32°F (0°C) 4.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Tusket has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.4").

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Radio Stations near Tusket

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 Tusket

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia
The historic acadian Village of Nova Scotia
W. Laurence Sweeny Fisheries Museum
Yarmouth County Museum and Archives

Libraries in Tusket

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tusket

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Yarmouth Farmers' Market

Gas Stations in Tusket

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Shell
Ultramar
Wilsons

Breweries in Tusket

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Heritage Brewing Co.
Rudder's Seafood Restaurant & Brewery
Tusket Falls Brewing Company

Airports Near Tusket

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Digby / Annapolis Regional AirportYDGMedium Airport
Yarmouth AirportYQIMedium Airport
Brier Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Finlay Air Park-Small Airport
Keizers Air Park-Small Airport
Lower East Pubnico (La Field) Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tusket

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gavelton Meeting House
Primitive Baptist Church

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What is the population of Tusket?

Tusket has a population of 395 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 589.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tusket?

Tusket has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches, with 19.1 inches of snow.

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