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Weather & Climate in Port Hood, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Hood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 779.1 sq mi (2,017.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0168°N, 61.5319°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 142 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 118 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 175 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 98 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 58 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 145 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.9 in |
Port Hood has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (3.2").