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Weather & Climate in Tiverton, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tiverton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 328.6 sq mi (851.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3892°N, 66.2137°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Feb 2, 2016 | 8 km E of Lubec, Maine | M3.6 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.5 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada | M3.4 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada | M3.2 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada | M3.1 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.0 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 3 km SE of Centerville, Maine | M3.0 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada | M2.9 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Centerville, Maine | M2.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Maine | M2.8 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 4 km E of Centerville, Maine | M2.8 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine | M2.7 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 5 km NNE of Northfield, Maine | M2.6 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 4.7 km WNW of Jonesboro, Maine | M2.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada | M2.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 2 km S of Robbinston, Maine | M2.6 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 4 km SE of Centerville, Maine | M2.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 53 km SE of Winter Harbor, Maine | M2.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | - | 291 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 137 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 66 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 192 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SUNKEN STR (1,201 acres, 1985).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1985 | SUNKEN STR | 1,201 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Tiverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.1").