New Waterford, Nova Scotia climate data is summarized below. Average annual temperatures range from 40 °F (low) to 47.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 37.1 Inches. 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 | -20.7 °F | -18 °F | 1422.4 in. |
| February | -21.3 °F | -18.7 °F | 1447.8 in. |
| March | -20.2 °F | -17.9 °F | 1244.6 in. |
| April | -18.1 °F | -16 °F | 1854.2 in. |
| May | -15.4 °F | -13.2 °F | 1778 in. |
| June | -12.6 °F | -10.4 °F | 2108.2 in. |
| July | -9.6 °F | -7.3 °F | 1524 in. |
| August | -8.6 °F | -6.4 °F | 2006.6 in. |
| September | -10.4 °F | -8 °F | 2209.8 in. |
| October | -12.9 °F | -10.9 °F | 2565.4 in. |
| November | -15.8 °F | -13.6 °F | 2641.6 in. |
| December | -18.4 °F | -16 °F | 3124.2 in. |
| Annual | 40 °F | 47.4 °F | 37.08 in. |
| 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 : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |