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Weather & Climate in Annapolis, Subd. C, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Annapolis, Subd. C 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. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 79.7 sq mi (206.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7065°N, 65.2498°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Feb 2, 2016 | 8 km E of Lubec, Maine | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada | M3.2 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada | M3.1 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada | M2.9 | 105 km | 2 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada | M2.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2021 | 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada | M2.6 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada | M2.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2014 | 52 km SW of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 37 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 75 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 172 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 126 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 120 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 161 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Annapolis, Subd. C has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").