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Weather & Climate in Inverness, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Inverness has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 779.1 sq mi (2,017.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2334°N, 61.2985°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 | 168 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 121 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 99 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 83 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 152 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.7 in |
Inverness has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (3.2").