Canada/Nova Scotia/Upper Amherst

Upper Amherst

Local Time: 1:33 PMElevation: 488mStation: MSC Automated Radar
17°C
Overcast
Feels like 15°C17°16°
Canadian Humidex
17
Comfortable
4
Canada AQHI Index
Moderate Risk
Ideal for outdoor activities
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Now
17°
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2 PM
16°
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3 PM
16°
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4 PM
16°
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5 PM
16°
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6 PM
16°
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7 PM
16°
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8 PM
16°
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9 PM
16°
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10 PM
16°
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11 PM
16°
11%
12 AM
16°
18%
1 AM
16°
28%
2 AM
16°
39%
3 AM
16°
47%
4 AM
15°
51%
5 AM
16°
51%
6 AM
16°
51%
7 AM
16°
48%
8 AM
16°
45%
9 AM
16°
43%
10 AM
16°
45%
11 AM
16°
49%
12 PM
16°
55%
14-Day Extended Trend (HRDPS & GEM Models)
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Today
0%
16°
17°
Fri
2.3mm
14°
16°
Sat
0%
12°
15°
Sun
0%
12°
14°
Mon
3.6mm
14°
15°
Tue
0%
13°
15°
Wed
0%
13°
14°
Official Canadian Ensemble ForecastUpdated 15 mins ago
Wind & Gust Velocity
20km/h
Peak Gusts: 25 km/h
NSWE
Wind blowing from 241°. Calm to moderate breeze for Canadian standards.
Canada AQHI (Air Quality)
Scale 1 - 10+
4Moderate Risk

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

PM2.5: 7.3 µg/m³
Ozone: 74 ppb
Solar Cycle & Golden Hour
Sunrise
3:39 AM
Sunset
4:06 PM
Timezone: America/Halifax
Atmospheric Diagnostics
Humidity
89%
Dew Point: 15°C
Max UV
0
Moderate Exposure
Pressure
1022 hPa
Stable Trend
Visibility
16+ km
Clear Horizon
Cloud Cover: 99%

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Upper Amherst, NS • Lat: 45.70° N, Lon: 59.72° W • Sweep 10m

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Upper Amherst, NS
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E 90°
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weather in Upper Amherst, NS

What is the current temperature and conditions in Upper Amherst?

As of today, the temperature in Upper Amherst is 16.7°C with overcast. The apparent temperature (feels like) is 15.3°C with relative humidity at 89%.

How does Wind Chill and Humidex affect Upper Amherst?

During warmer conditions, the Canadian Humidex indicates comfort levels. The current Humidex is 17 (Comfortable).

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

The current AQHI for Upper Amherst is 4 (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 Upper 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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