Weather & Climate in Pictou Landing, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pictou Landing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6721°N, 62.6780°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 | 126 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 | 45 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 142 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 94 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 94 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 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 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in |
Pictou Landing has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.2").