Truro
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Truro is a friendly town in Nova Scotia famed for its historic charm, beautiful parks, and strong sense of local community. As the 'Hub of Nova Scotia,' it is a gateway to the province and offers small-town hospitality with easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
12,261
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
45.37°, -63.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,940
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
83
English
99
Temperature
6.2°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.8°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-23.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1027 mm
Internet Speed
172 Mbps
Upload
135 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
52.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.