Weather & Climate in Yarmouth, NS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yarmouth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8335°N, 66.1156°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.5 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 148 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada | M3.2 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada | M3.2 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 24 km S of Yarmouth, Canada | M3.0 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 37 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.9 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | North Atlantic Ocean | M2.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Gulf of Maine | M2.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 130 km SW of Yarmouth, Canada | M2.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2021 | 28 km W of Yarmouth, Canada | M2.6 | 28 km | 15 km |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 53 km SE of Winter Harbor, Maine | M2.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 8 km SE of Saint Andrews, Canada | M2.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2014 | 52 km SW of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 38 km SE of Digby, Canada | M2.5 | 84 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 | 275 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | - | 229 km |
| 2010 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 99 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2008 | Kyle | Category 1 | 81 mph | 8 km |
| 2003 | Juan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 2 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 1996 | Edouard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 1996 | Hortense | Category 1 | 86 mph | 162 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Yarmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").