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Weather & Climate in Dingwall, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dingwall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9001°N, 60.4652°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
7 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 | 262 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 167 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 80 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 1 | - | 254 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Dingwall has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (3.3").