Canada/Nova Scotia/West Pictou

West Pictou

Local Time: 12:02 PMElevation: 31mStation: MSC Automated Radar
16°C
Clear Sky
Feels like 14°C17°16°
Canadian Humidex
16
Comfortable
5
Canada AQHI Index
Moderate Risk
Ideal for outdoor activities
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14-Day Extended Trend (HRDPS & GEM Models)
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Today
2.5mm
16°
17°
Sat
0%
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Sun
0%
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14°
Mon
2.7mm
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Official Canadian Ensemble ForecastUpdated 15 mins ago
Wind & Gust Velocity
28km/h
Peak Gusts: 41 km/h
NSWE
Wind blowing from 181°. 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: 7 µg/m³
Ozone: 83 ppb
Solar Cycle & Golden Hour
Sunrise
3:55 AM
Sunset
4:17 PM
Timezone: America/Halifax
Atmospheric Diagnostics
Humidity
88%
Dew Point: 16°C
Max UV
0
Moderate Exposure
Pressure
1013 hPa
Stable Trend
Visibility
16+ km
Clear Horizon
Cloud Cover: 3%

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West Pictou, NS • Lat: 44.24° N, Lon: 63.13° W • Sweep 10m

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West Pictou, 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 Pictou, NS

What is the current temperature and conditions in West Pictou?

As of today, the temperature in West Pictou is 16.2°C with clear sky. The apparent temperature (feels like) is 14.1°C with relative humidity at 88%.

How does Wind Chill and Humidex affect West Pictou?

During warmer conditions, the Canadian Humidex indicates comfort levels. The current Humidex is 16 (Comfortable).

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

The current AQHI for West Pictou 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 West Pictou 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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