Weather & Climate in Shag Harbour, NS

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

Shag Harbour has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates43.4941°N, 65.7180°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 79 km 5 km
Jan 13, 2024 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.2 112 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 120 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 137 km 5 km
Jun 9, 2016 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada M3.0 39 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 103 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2022 North Atlantic Ocean M2.6 85 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2023 Gulf of Maine M2.6 133 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2023 130 km SW of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 143 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2021 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada M2.6 71 km 15 km
May 29, 2014 52 km SW of Digby, Canada M2.5 101 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 103 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Teddy Category 1 75 mph 226 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 98 mph 188 km
2010 Earl Category 1 75 mph 55 km
2009 Bill Category 1 81 mph 124 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 81 mph 52 km
2003 Juan Category 2 98 mph 167 km
2002 Gustav Category 2 92 mph 227 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 75 mph 276 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 86 mph 123 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 33°F (0°C) 4.6 in
April 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
August 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 5.2 in

Shag Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and September the driest (3.4").

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