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Weather & Climate in Birchtown, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birchtown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7477°N, 65.3788°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada | M3.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.0 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | North Atlantic Ocean | M2.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2021 | 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada | M2.6 | 88 km | 15 km |
| May 29, 2014 | 52 km SW of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 237 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | - | 218 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 87 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 110 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 81 mph | 66 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 146 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 2 | 92 mph | 220 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 103 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.1 in |
Birchtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.6").