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Weather & Climate in Pictou Island, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pictou Island has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8094°N, 62.5539°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 | 144 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 | 61 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 157 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 99 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 148 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 89 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in |
Pictou Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (3.2").