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Weather & Climate in Chapel Island 5, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chapel Island 5 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6930°N, 60.7626°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2011 | Ophelia | Category 1 | - | 235 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 191 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 49 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 30 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 259 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 61 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 79 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
Chapel Island 5 has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 20°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (3.9").