Canada/Nova Scotia/South Amherst

South Amherst

Local Time: 4:27 PMElevation: 23mStation: MSC Automated Radar
21°C
Overcast
Feels like 22°C21°12°
Canadian Humidex
23
Comfortable
5
Canada AQHI Index
Moderate Risk
Ideal for outdoor activities
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Now
18°
-
5 PM
17°
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6 PM
17°
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7 PM
16°
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8 PM
15°
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9 PM
15°
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10 PM
15°
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11 PM
15°
11%
12 AM
16°
22%
1 AM
16°
52%
2 AM
16°
58%
3 AM
16°
77%
4 AM
15°
71%
5 AM
15°
80%
6 AM
15°
64%
7 AM
15°
37%
8 AM
14°
20%
9 AM
15°
28%
10 AM
15°
25%
11 AM
15°
28%
12 PM
15°
34%
1 PM
15°
18%
2 PM
16°
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3 PM
16°
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14-Day Extended Trend (HRDPS & GEM Models)
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Today
0%
12°
21°
Fri
14.4mm
12°
16°
Sat
0%
4°
15°
Sun
0.2mm
3°
15°
Mon
0.3mm
6°
19°
Tue
0%
5°
14°
Wed
0%
5°
16°
Official Canadian Ensemble ForecastUpdated 15 mins ago
Wind & Gust Velocity
2km/h
Peak Gusts: 7 km/h
NSWE
Wind blowing from 211°. Calm to moderate breeze for Canadian standards.
Canada AQHI (Air Quality)
Scale 1 - 10+
5Moderate Risk

No need to modify usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing or throat irritation.

PM2.5: 6.6 µg/m³
Ozone: 86 ppb
Solar Cycle & Golden Hour
Sunrise
3:54 AM
Sunset
4:20 PM
Timezone: America/Halifax
Atmospheric Diagnostics
Humidity
67%
Dew Point: 11°C
Max UV
0
Moderate Exposure
Pressure
1022 hPa
Stable Trend
Visibility
16+ km
Clear Horizon
Cloud Cover: 100%

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South Amherst, NS • Lat: 44.79° N, Lon: 63.41° W • Sweep 10m

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Doppler Beam: 250 km Radius
South Amherst, NS
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S 180°
W 270°
E 90°
Precipitation Reflectivity (dBZ)MSC 5.6 GHz
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South Amherst 30-Year Weather History & Monthly Averages

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weather in South Amherst, NS

What is the current temperature and conditions in South Amherst?

As of today, the temperature in South Amherst is 20.7°C with overcast. The apparent temperature (feels like) is 21.8°C with relative humidity at 67%.

How does Wind Chill and Humidex affect South Amherst?

During warmer conditions, the Canadian Humidex indicates comfort levels. The current Humidex is 23 (Comfortable).

What is the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for South Amherst?

The current AQHI for South Amherst is 5 (Moderate Risk). It is calculated based on ground-level ozone, fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and nitrogen dioxide levels according to Health Canada standards.

Where does the meteorological data for South Amherst come from?

Forecasts are generated using high-resolution Canadian Deterministic Prediction System (HRDPS 2.5km) and Global Environmental Multiscale (GEM) models alongside official Environment and Climate Change Canada Doppler radar feeds.

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