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Weather & Climate in Middle Musquodoboit, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Middle Musquodoboit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0502°N, 63.1487°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada | M2.7 | 49 km | 18 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 | 50 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 89 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 89 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 143 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 58 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 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 | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.4 in |
Middle Musquodoboit has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.9").