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Weather & Climate in Sydney, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sydney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 85.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1351°N, 60.1831°W |
| Timezone | America/Glace_Bay |
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 | - | 251 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 82 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 60 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 124 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 115 km |
| 1989 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 229 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Sydney has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (3.7").