Waverley, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2,541 Population 136/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature
Waverley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.4 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates44.7835°N, 63.5987°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M3.2 104 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 150 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 28 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 86 km
2009 Bill Category 1 97 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 234 km
2003 Juan Category 2 46 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 174 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 59 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 254 km
1989 Dean Category 1 295 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 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 4.4 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Waverley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.9").

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