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Weather & Climate in Victoria, Subd. B, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Victoria, Subd. B has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 474.4 sq mi (1,228.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7254°N, 63.7006°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 | 126 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 | 46 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 175 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 32 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 213 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 81 mph | 139 km |
| 1990 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 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 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in |
Victoria, Subd. B has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.2").