New Waterford, Nova Scotia climate data is summarized below. Average annual temperatures range from 4.4 °C (low) to 8.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 942 Millimeters. New Waterford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.22 °C | -0.47 °C | 56 mm |
| February | -6.39 °C | -1.73 °C | 57 mm |
| March | -4.29 °C | -0.15 °C | 49 mm |
| April | -0.55 °C | 3.23 °C | 73 mm |
| May | 4.37 °C | 8.29 °C | 70 mm |
| June | 9.37 °C | 13.32 °C | 83 mm |
| July | 14.78 °C | 18.93 °C | 60 mm |
| August | 16.44 °C | 20.53 °C | 79 mm |
| September | 13.28 °C | 17.52 °C | 87 mm |
| October | 8.8 °C | 12.36 °C | 101 mm |
| November | 3.63 °C | 7.57 °C | 104 mm |
| December | -1.12 °C | 3.13 °C | 123 mm |
| Annual | 4.4 °C | 8.5 °C | 942 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |