Canada/Nova Scotia/West Arichat

West Arichat

Local Time: 7:47 PMElevation: 204mStation: MSC Automated Radar
9°C
Overcast
Feels like 8°C15°9°
Canadian Humidex
9
Comfortable
3
Canada AQHI Index
Low Risk
Ideal for outdoor activities
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Now
9°
-
8 PM
10°
-
9 PM
9°
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10 PM
9°
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11 PM
8°
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12 AM
8°
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1 AM
8°
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2 AM
8°
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3 AM
8°
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4 AM
8°
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5 AM
10°
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6 AM
14°
14%
7 AM
16°
32%
8 AM
13°
56%
9 AM
13°
76%
10 AM
14°
88%
11 AM
14°
95%
12 PM
13°
100%
1 PM
13°
100%
2 PM
13°
100%
3 PM
12°
100%
4 PM
11°
92%
5 PM
10°
81%
6 PM
10°
69%
14-Day Extended Trend (HRDPS & GEM Models)
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Today
0%
9°
15°
Fri
12.3mm
8°
16°
Sat
8.3mm
7°
10°
Sun
0%
6°
11°
Mon
5.4mm
6°
14°
Tue
1.5mm
7°
12°
Wed
0%
5°
12°
Official Canadian Ensemble ForecastUpdated 15 mins ago
Wind & Gust Velocity
6km/h
Peak Gusts: 21 km/h
NSWE
Wind blowing from 272°. 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: 4.2 µg/m³
Ozone: 58 ppb
Solar Cycle & Golden Hour
Sunrise
3:43 AM
Sunset
4:10 PM
Timezone: America/Halifax
Atmospheric Diagnostics
Humidity
91%
Dew Point: 10°C
Max UV
0
Moderate Exposure
Pressure
1022 hPa
Stable Trend
Visibility
16+ km
Clear Horizon
Cloud Cover: 95%

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West Arichat, NS • Lat: 46.89° N, Lon: 60.68° W • Sweep 10m

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Doppler Beam: 250 km Radius
West Arichat, NS
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S 180°
W 270°
E 90°
Precipitation Reflectivity (dBZ)MSC 5.6 GHz
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weather in West Arichat, NS

What is the current temperature and conditions in West Arichat?

As of today, the temperature in West Arichat is 9.4°C with overcast. The apparent temperature (feels like) is 8°C with relative humidity at 91%.

How does Wind Chill and Humidex affect West Arichat?

During warmer conditions, the Canadian Humidex indicates comfort levels. The current Humidex is 9 (Comfortable).

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

The current AQHI for West Arichat 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 West Arichat 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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