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Weather & Climate in Bridgewater, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bridgewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,670/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3786°N, 64.5188°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada | M2.7 | 99 km | 18 km |
| May 29, 2014 | 52 km SW of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 70 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 288 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 9 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 114 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 149 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 57 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 97 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 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.8 in |
Bridgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (3.7").