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Weather & Climate in Truro, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Truro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 894/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3669°N, 63.2654°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada | M2.7 | 82 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 16 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 123 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 82 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 164 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 87 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA | Earthquake + Landslide | 7.0 m | 2,000 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in |
Truro has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.5").