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Weather & Climate in Shad Bay, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shad Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5229°N, 63.7875°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada | M2.7 | 39 km | 18 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 62 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 103 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 209 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 14 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 177 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 46 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | - | 288 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 | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Shad Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.8").