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Weather & Climate in Glace Bay, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Glace Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 81.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1970°N, 59.9570°W |
| Timezone | America/Glace_Bay |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2011 | Ophelia | Category 1 | - | 250 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 93 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 297 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 43 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 205 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 142 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 123 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Glace Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (3.7").