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Weather & Climate in New Glasgow, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Glasgow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5834°N, 62.6486°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 | 118 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 44 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 132 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 101 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 139 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 88 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 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 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 5.2 in |
New Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (3.4").