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Weather & Climate in Middleton, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Middleton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9428°N, 65.0702°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Feb 2, 2016 | 8 km E of Lubec, Maine | M3.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada | M3.1 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada | M2.9 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada | M2.7 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada | M2.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada | M2.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 54 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada | M2.6 | 148 km | 2 km |
| May 29, 2014 | 52 km SW of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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 | 85 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 156 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 117 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 157 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 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Middleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.4").