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Weather & Climate in Cumberland, Subd. B, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cumberland, Subd. B has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 451.1 sq mi (1,168.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6835°N, 64.1938°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Nov 28, 2013 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada | M2.7 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 67 km NW of Salisbury, Canada | M2.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 80 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 195 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 47 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 245 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 165 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 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Cumberland, Subd. B has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.4").