Weather & Climate in Point Aconi, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Point Aconi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 86.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 146.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3334°N, 60.2985°W |
| Timezone | America/Glace_Bay |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2011 | Ophelia | Category 1 | - | 275 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 104 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 57 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 231 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 131 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.0 in |
Point Aconi has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (3.3").