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Westville, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,540
Population
644/sq mi density
$60,800
Median Income
$37,520 per capita
$130,000
Home Value
$765
Median Rent
15.7% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
245 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $765/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Westville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 644/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5669°N, 62.7153°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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in |
Westville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.3").