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Weather & Climate in Goshen, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goshen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3835°N, 61.9819°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 | 289 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 96 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 117 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 157 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 89 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 40 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 143 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.1 in |
Goshen has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (3.8").