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Weather & Climate in New Waterford, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Waterford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 82.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2501°N, 60.0818°W |
| Timezone | America/Glace_Bay |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
10 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 | 299 km |
| 2011 | Ophelia | Category 1 | - | 259 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 96 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 46 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 214 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 128 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
New Waterford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (3.5").