Weather & Climate in Portapique, NS

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Portapique has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area689.8 sq mi (1,786.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates45.4051°N, 63.7037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 147 km 5 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 91 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 41 km
2009 Bill Category 1 75 mph 147 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 75 mph 266 km
2003 Juan Category 2 98 mph 67 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 92 mph 197 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 81 mph 116 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 81 mph 276 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 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 4.0 in
March 28°F (-3°C) 4.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.8 in

Portapique has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (3.3").

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