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Weather & Climate in Barrington, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 244.0 sq mi (632.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5629°N, 65.5617°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Jul 1, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.5 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada | M3.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.0 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | North Atlantic Ocean | M2.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Gulf of Maine | M2.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2021 | 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada | M2.6 | 79 km | 15 km |
| May 29, 2014 | 52 km SW of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Teddy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | - | 196 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 64 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 119 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 81 mph | 58 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 2 | 92 mph | 229 km |
| 1996 | Edouard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 111 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Barrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.5").