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Weather & Climate in Guysborough, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guysborough has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 816.7 sq mi (2,115.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3835°N, 61.4985°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
9 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 | 257 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 133 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 94 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 191 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 55 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 13 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 106 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
Guysborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 20°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (4.1").