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Weather & Climate in Port Hawkesbury, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Hawkesbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,026/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6165°N, 61.3564°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
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 | — | 263 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 144 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 86 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 56 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 17 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 107 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 213 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Port Hawkesbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (4.0").