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Weather & Climate in Princeville, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Princeville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 88.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7668°N, 61.2985°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 | - | 270 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 151 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 88 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 65 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 295 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 34 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 113 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Princeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (3.8").