Whycocomagh, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
877 Population 304/sq mi density
$58,800 Median Income $31,200 per capita
$197,102 Home Value
$762 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Whycocomagh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates45.9834°N, 61.1152°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.18"
Driest Month (May) 3.70"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ophelia (2011).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Ophelia Category 1 277 km
2010 Earl Category 1 171 km
2009 Bill Category 1 91 km
2003 Juan Category 2 207 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 70 km
2000 Michael Category 2 295 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 62 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 121 km
1989 Dean Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 5.1 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 26°F (-4°C) 4.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.2 in Wettest

Whycocomagh has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and May the driest (3.7").

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