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Weather & Climate in Clare, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Clare has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 328.6 sq mi (851.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2226°N, 65.9618°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Feb 2, 2016 | 8 km E of Lubec, Maine | M3.6 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.5 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada | M3.2 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada | M3.1 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.0 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine | M3.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada | M2.9 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine | M2.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Maine | M2.8 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 4 km E of Centerville, Maine | M2.8 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine | M2.7 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 5 km NNE of Northfield, Maine | M2.6 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 4.7 km WNW of Jonesboro, Maine | M2.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada | M2.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 2 km S of Robbinston, Maine | M2.6 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 4 km SE of Centerville, Maine | M2.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 53 km SE of Winter Harbor, Maine | M2.6 | 138 km | 10 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 |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | - | 270 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 117 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 81 mph | 51 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 173 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 2 | 92 mph | 283 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 168 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
Clare has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.4").