Climate and Geography
The boundary of CBRM includes all of Cape Breton County except for the Eskasoni and Membertou First Nations.
See List of communities in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
The climate of the CBRM is cool and wet although it is warmer than most other places in Canada. The average annual temperature is close to 6 degrees Celsius (43°F). Average summer maximum temperature is 25 degrees Celsius (77°F). Temperatures are rarely above 30°C (86°F). Winter minimums are usually around −15°C (5°F) and rarely drop below −20°C (−4°F) although strong winter winds can make it seem much colder.
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