Amherst

Local Time: 11:39 AMElevation: 85mStation: MSC Automated Radar
18°C
Overcast
Feels like 18°C20°12°
Canadian Humidex
18
Comfortable
3
Canada AQHI Index
Low Risk
Ideal for outdoor activities
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20°
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12 PM
20°
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1 PM
19°
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2 PM
19°
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3 PM
18°
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4 PM
16°
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5 PM
15°
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6 PM
15°
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7 PM
15°
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8 PM
14°
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9 PM
14°
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10 PM
14°
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11 PM
14°
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12 AM
14°
18%
1 AM
14°
23%
2 AM
14°
20%
3 AM
14°
36%
4 AM
15°
52%
5 AM
15°
51%
6 AM
15°
47%
7 AM
15°
44%
8 AM
14°
40%
9 AM
14°
42%
10 AM
15°
24%
14-Day Extended Trend (HRDPS & GEM Models)
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Today
0%
12°
20°
Fri
3.1mm
9°
20°
Sat
0%
5°
15°
Sun
0%
4°
15°
Mon
0.2mm
7°
15°
Tue
0%
5°
12°
Wed
0%
3°
15°
Official Canadian Ensemble ForecastUpdated 15 mins ago
Wind & Gust Velocity
7km/h
Peak Gusts: 12 km/h
NSWE
Wind blowing from 347°. Calm to moderate breeze for Canadian standards.
Canada AQHI (Air Quality)
Scale 1 - 10+
3Low Risk

Ideal air quality for outdoor Canadian activities and sports.

PM2.5: 5.6 µg/m³
Ozone: 56 ppb
Solar Cycle & Golden Hour
Sunrise
3:57 AM
Sunset
4:24 PM
Timezone: America/Halifax
Atmospheric Diagnostics
Humidity
70%
Dew Point: 12°C
Max UV
0
Moderate Exposure
Pressure
1026 hPa
Stable Trend
Visibility
16+ km
Clear Horizon
Cloud Cover: 100%

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Amherst, NS • Lat: 45.83° N, Lon: 64.22° W • Sweep 10m

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weather in Amherst, NS

What is the current temperature and conditions in Amherst?

As of today, the temperature in Amherst is 18.1°C with overcast. The apparent temperature (feels like) is 17.9°C with relative humidity at 70%.

How does Wind Chill and Humidex affect Amherst?

During warmer conditions, the Canadian Humidex indicates comfort levels. The current Humidex is 18 (Comfortable).

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

The current AQHI for Amherst is 3 (Low 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 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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