West Hants, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
19,509
Population
40/sq mi density
$69,500
Median Income
$41,720 per capita
$230,000
Home Value
$850
Median Rent
16.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$230,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
West Hants has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 482.8 sq mi (1,250.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9949°N, 64.1377°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 | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.4 in |
West Hants has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").