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Weather & Climate in Shelburne, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shelburne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7633°N, 65.3236°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada | M3.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.0 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | North Atlantic Ocean | M2.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2021 | 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada | M2.6 | 92 km | 15 km |
| May 29, 2014 | 52 km SW of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 70 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 |
| 2020 | Teddy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 237 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | - | 221 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 89 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 107 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 81 mph | 71 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 141 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 2 | 92 mph | 217 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 99 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.3 in |
Shelburne has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.6").