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Weather & Climate in Halifax, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Halifax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 2,114.1 sq mi (5,475.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6427°N, 63.5769°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada | M2.7 | 21 km | 18 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 147 km | 5 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 |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 83 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 90 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 229 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 32 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 172 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 44 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | - | 284 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 | 1 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Halifax has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.8").