Canada/Nova Scotia/North Amherst Island

North Amherst Island

Local Time: 3:58 PMElevation: 509mStation: MSC Automated Radar
18°C
Overcast
Feels like 17°C18°16°
Canadian Humidex
18
Comfortable
5
Canada AQHI Index
Moderate Risk
Ideal for outdoor activities
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17°
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4 PM
17°
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5 PM
17°
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6 PM
17°
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7 PM
17°
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8 PM
17°
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9 PM
17°
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10 PM
16°
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11 PM
16°
15%
12 AM
16°
25%
1 AM
16°
38%
2 AM
16°
52%
3 AM
16°
63%
4 AM
16°
69%
5 AM
16°
71%
6 AM
16°
71%
7 AM
16°
68%
8 AM
17°
63%
9 AM
17°
59%
10 AM
16°
57%
11 AM
17°
57%
12 PM
17°
59%
1 PM
16°
68%
2 PM
16°
81%
14-Day Extended Trend (HRDPS & GEM Models)
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Today
0%
16°
18°
Fri
3.9mm
15°
17°
Sat
0.2mm
12°
15°
Sun
0%
12°
14°
Mon
1.2mm
14°
15°
Tue
0%
13°
15°
Wed
0%
13°
14°
Official Canadian Ensemble ForecastUpdated 15 mins ago
Wind & Gust Velocity
14km/h
Peak Gusts: 18 km/h
NSWE
Wind blowing from 257°. 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: 9.6 µg/m³
Ozone: 79 ppb
Solar Cycle & Golden Hour
Sunrise
3:42 AM
Sunset
4:08 PM
Timezone: America/Halifax
Atmospheric Diagnostics
Humidity
87%
Dew Point: 15°C
Max UV
0
Moderate Exposure
Pressure
1022 hPa
Stable Trend
Visibility
16+ km
Clear Horizon
Cloud Cover: 100%

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North Amherst Island, NS • Lat: 45.30° N, Lon: 60.27° W • Sweep 10m

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North Amherst Island, NS
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weather in North Amherst Island, NS

What is the current temperature and conditions in North Amherst Island?

As of today, the temperature in North Amherst Island is 17.6°C with overcast. The apparent temperature (feels like) is 17.4°C with relative humidity at 87%.

How does Wind Chill and Humidex affect North Amherst Island?

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

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

The current AQHI for North Amherst Island 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 North Amherst Island 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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