Upper Hammonds Plains, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Upper Hammonds Plains is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 1,840.

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

1,840 Population 52/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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How Upper Hammonds Plains Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,840
Density52/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Upper Hammonds Plains has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates44.7545°N, 63.8417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 21.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 87 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 131 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 44 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 73 km
2009 Bill Category 1 113 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 216 km
2003 Juan Category 2 40 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 193 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 66 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.7 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 5.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 28°F (-3°C) 5.8 in

Upper Hammonds Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.6").

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Radio Stations near Upper Hammonds Plains

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax local news, public AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
AVR 97.7 - MP3 64 kbps
Surge 105 - AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS country AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS active rock AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Upper Hammonds Plains

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Africville Museum
Fultz House Museum
Hooked Rug Museum of North America
Naval Museum of Halifax
Scott Manor House
Steele Wheels Motor Museum
Uniacke Estate Museum Park Entrance
Uniacke House
Waverley Village Mueseum

Libraries in Upper Hammonds Plains

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bedford Public Library0.0
Captain William Spry Public Library0.0
J. D. Shatford Memorial Library0.0
J.D. Shatford Memorial Library0.0
Keshen Goodman Public Library0.0
King's Library0.0
Sackville Public Library0.0
Tantallon Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Upper Hammonds Plains

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Avery's Farm Market
Hubbards Farmer's Market
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
Rosa Rugosa
Rosa Rugosa
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Warehouse Market
Warehouse Market

Breweries in Upper Hammonds Plains

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boxing Rock
Boxing Rock
Good Robot Brewing
Good Robot Brewing
MAK 902
MAK 902
Off Track Brewing Ltd.
Stillwell Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Unfiltered Brewing
Unfiltered Brewing
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse

Ski Resorts Near Upper Hammonds Plains

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Martock 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Upper Hammonds Plains

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Dayspring Airpark-Small Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Upper Hammonds Plains

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clayton Park Walk-In Medical Clinic
Clydes Medical Practice & Walk-in Clinic
Dr. T.P. Corkum Gynecology
HealthView Medical Imaging
Hydrostone Medical Centre
I Stop Pain Acupuncture and Chinese Herb Centre
Lacewood Medical Centre
Lifemark Physiotherapy
Living Well Integrated Health Clinic
Massage Experts
Mend Rx
Roth Associates in Psychology
Sincerely Skin
SpryField Family Medicine Clinic
TLC Laser Eye Centers
Total Touch Skin Care

Churches & Religious Organizations in Upper Hammonds Plains

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Upper Hammonds Plains

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Upper Hammonds Plains.

Name Description
Pockwock Falls

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What is the population of Upper Hammonds Plains?

Upper Hammonds Plains has a population of 1,840 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Upper Hammonds Plains?

Upper Hammonds Plains has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches, with 21.1 inches of snow.

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