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Weather & Climate in Louisbourg, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Louisbourg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9168°N, 59.9651°W |
| Timezone | America/Glace_Bay |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
11 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 | 278 km |
| 2012 | Leslie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2011 | Ophelia | Category 1 | - | 222 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 63 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 297 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 49 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 128 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 93 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
Louisbourg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (3.9").