Municipality of the District of Yarmouth facts for kids
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Yarmouth
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| Municipality of the District of Yarmouth | |||
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| Motto(s):
Justice and Prudence
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Location of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
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| Country | Canada | ||
| Province | Nova Scotia | ||
| County | Yarmouth | ||
| Incorporated | April 17, 1879 | ||
| Electoral Districts Federal |
West Nova |
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| Provincial | Yarmouth | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Municipal Council | ||
| Area
(2021)
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| • Land | 584.69 km2 (225.75 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 10,067 | ||
| • Density | 17.2/km2 (45/sq mi) | ||
| • Change 2016-2021 |  2.3% |
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| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (AST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−03:00 (ADT) | ||
| Area code | 902 | ||
| Dwellings | 4,981 | ||
| Median Income* | $44,323 CDN | ||
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Yarmouth, officially known as the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, is a special type of local government area. It is located in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. This area is considered a district municipality by Statistics Canada.
The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth covers the western part of Yarmouth County. It is one of three main local government areas in the county. The other two are the Town of Yarmouth and the Municipality of the District of Argyle.
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People and Population in Yarmouth
This section tells you about the people who live in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. It covers how many people live here and what languages they speak. It also looks at their backgrounds and beliefs.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Yarmouth has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown or shrunk from 1961 to 2021 in the table below.
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In 2021, a study by Statistics Canada showed that 10,067 people lived in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. These people lived in 4,430 homes. This was a small increase of about 2.3% from 2016. The area of land is 584.69 square kilometers. This means there were about 17.2 people living per square kilometer in 2021.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Yarmouth speak English as their first language. However, many also speak French. Some people speak both English and French, or other languages.
Ethnic BackgroundsPeople in Yarmouth come from many different backgrounds. Many have roots in England, France (including Acadians), and Scotland. There are also many people who identify as Métis or other Indigenous groups.
There are also 530 Indigenous Canadians living in Yarmouth. This group makes up about 5.4% of the population. They include 200 Mi'kmaq people and 130 First Nations people. Religious BeliefsPeople in Yarmouth have many different religious beliefs. A large number of people do not follow any specific religion. Among those who do, many are Catholic or Baptist. |
Education and WorkThis is what the education levels look like for people in Yarmouth:
The unemployment rate in Yarmouth is 12.9%. This means that about 12.9% of people who want to work cannot find a job. |
Communities in Yarmouth
The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth includes several smaller communities. Each community has its own unique character. Some of these communities are:
- Arcadia
- Cape Forchu
- Chegoggin
- Chebogue
- Greenville
- John's Cove
- Kemptville
- Port Maitland
- Quinan
- Roberts Island
- Surette's Island
Yarmouth's Climate
Yarmouth has a climate that is greatly affected by the ocean. It is known as a humid continental climate, which is a type of climate with warm summers and cold winters. It is also very close to being an oceanic climate, which means it has mild temperatures all year round.
Weather Patterns
Winters in Yarmouth are cool and rainy. The average temperature in January is about -2.6°C. It rarely gets colder than -20°C. The average high temperature never drops below freezing, even in winter. During winter, the weather can be cloudy and stormy. This is often due to storms called "Nor'easters" that come from the southwest.
Yarmouth gets about 204.7 centimeters of snow each year. However, because winters are mild, the snow usually doesn't stay on the ground very deep.
Summer and Precipitation
Summers in Yarmouth are cool because of the strong ocean influence. Temperatures above 30°C are very rare. The warmest month is August, with an average temperature of 17.5°C.
Spring and fall are transition seasons. Fall is usually warmer than spring because the ocean water is at its warmest in the fall. Yarmouth gets a lot of rain, about 1290.1 millimeters per year. July and August are usually the driest months. November is the wettest month.
Sunshine and Fog
Yarmouth gets about 1,898.3 hours of sunshine each year. Summers are the sunniest time, and winters are the cloudiest. Yarmouth is also known for its fog, with an average of 191 foggy days each year.
Temperature Records
The highest temperature ever recorded in Yarmouth was 32.5°C. This happened on July 16, 2013. The coldest temperature ever recorded was -24.4°C. This happened on February 14, 1894.
| Climate data for Yarmouth (Yarmouth Airport) WMO ID: 71603; coordinates 43°49′37″N 66°05′17″W / 43.82694°N 66.08806°W; elevation: 42.9 m (141 ft); 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1870−present |
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high humidex | 15.8 | 16.9 | 17.4 | 24.8 | 27.9 | 34.5 | 37.7 | 37.3 | 36.4 | 30.2 | 26.1 | 19.5 | 37.7 |
| Record high °C (°F) | 14.0 (57.2) |
15.3 (59.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
21.2 (70.2) |
24.8 (76.6) |
27.4 (81.3) |
32.5 (90.5) |
30.3 (86.5) |
27.7 (81.9) |
22.8 (73.0) |
19.3 (66.7) |
16.5 (61.7) |
32.5 (90.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1.3 (34.3) |
1.3 (34.3) |
4.0 (39.2) |
8.8 (47.8) |
13.9 (57.0) |
18.1 (64.6) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.6 (70.9) |
18.8 (65.8) |
13.6 (56.5) |
9.0 (48.2) |
4.4 (39.9) |
11.4 (52.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −2.6 (27.3) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
0.4 (32.7) |
5.0 (41.0) |
9.8 (49.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.5 (63.5) |
14.7 (58.5) |
9.8 (49.6) |
5.5 (41.9) |
0.8 (33.4) |
7.5 (45.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −6.4 (20.5) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
1.2 (34.2) |
5.7 (42.3) |
9.8 (49.6) |
13.2 (55.8) |
13.4 (56.1) |
10.5 (50.9) |
6.1 (43.0) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
3.6 (38.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −21.3 (−6.3) |
−24.4 (−11.9) |
−15.7 (3.7) |
−10.8 (12.6) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
2.1 (35.8) |
6.4 (43.5) |
5.8 (42.4) |
1.3 (34.3) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
−9.8 (14.4) |
−16.6 (2.1) |
−24.4 (−11.9) |
| Record low wind chill | −32.6 | −32.0 | −28.5 | −22.5 | −4.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | −6.9 | −19.5 | −28.2 | −32.6 |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 123.6 (4.87) |
102.8 (4.05) |
110.7 (4.36) |
101.4 (3.99) |
99.1 (3.90) |
88.7 (3.49) |
78.0 (3.07) |
88.1 (3.47) |
95.9 (3.78) |
119.3 (4.70) |
143.4 (5.65) |
139.1 (5.48) |
1,290.1 (50.79) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 69.1 (2.72) |
60.0 (2.36) |
82.5 (3.25) |
92.7 (3.65) |
98.5 (3.88) |
88.9 (3.50) |
81.8 (3.22) |
89.8 (3.54) |
97.5 (3.84) |
124.1 (4.89) |
133.8 (5.27) |
97.8 (3.85) |
1,116.5 (43.96) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 63.6 (25.0) |
46.5 (18.3) |
30.8 (12.1) |
9.5 (3.7) |
0.2 (0.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (0.2) |
10.0 (3.9) |
43.7 (17.2) |
204.7 (80.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 20.5 | 16.4 | 14.9 | 13.9 | 13.4 | 11.6 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 10.1 | 12.1 | 15.1 | 19.7 | 167.2 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 8.5 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 12.3 | 13.3 | 11.5 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 12.2 | 128.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 15.5 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 3.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 10.2 | 53.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 15:00 LST) | 77.8 | 74.1 | 70.3 | 70.3 | 73.4 | 76.7 | 78.7 | 77.1 | 75.4 | 73.0 | 74.5 | 77.3 | 74.9 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 76.0 | 103.5 | 141.6 | 178.8 | 213.0 | 217.6 | 227.6 | 220.0 | 186.8 | 165.6 | 97.6 | 70.3 | 1,898.3 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 26.3 | 35.0 | 38.4 | 44.4 | 46.7 | 47.1 | 48.6 | 50.8 | 49.6 | 48.4 | 33.5 | 25.3 | 41.2 |
| Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (extreme minimum February 1894) (sun from 1981-2010) | |||||||||||||
