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Weather & Climate in Lunenburg, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lunenburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3785°N, 64.3166°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 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada | M2.7 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 86 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 |
| 2020 | Teddy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 17 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 110 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 164 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 41 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 187 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 81 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 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 | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.7 in |
Lunenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (3.5").