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Weather & Climate in The Hawk, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
The Hawk 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4178°N, 65.6210°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada | M3.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.0 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | North Atlantic Ocean | M2.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Gulf of Maine | M2.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 130 km SW of Yarmouth, Canada | M2.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2021 | 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada | M2.6 | 83 km | 15 km |
| May 29, 2014 | 52 km SW of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 109 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 | 214 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | 98 mph | 180 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 47 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 115 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 81 mph | 63 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 156 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 2 | 92 mph | 216 km |
| 1996 | Edouard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 115 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
The Hawk has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and September the driest (3.2").