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Weather & Climate in Antigonish, Subd. A, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Antigonish, Subd. A has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 357.7 sq mi (926.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6214°N, 61.9905°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
7 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 | 95 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 134 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 146 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 100 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 41 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.8 in |
Antigonish, Subd. A has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.5").