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Weather & Climate in Cross Roads Country Harbour, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cross Roads Country Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2779°N, 61.8847°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada | M2.7 | 134 km | 18 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 |
| 2011 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 106 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 109 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 169 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 75 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 39 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 134 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 217 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in |
Cross Roads Country Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (3.9").