Alba, Nova Scotia Weather
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About Alba, Nova Scotia
Alba is a community in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Alba is located at 45.9301°N, 61.0034°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B2C.
Alba sits firmly upon the Atlantic coast, where the earth yields to the salt-heavy breath of the sea and the horizon stretches into a vast, slate-colored infinite. It lies 40.7 km south-east of Inverness, NS (from Inverness, NS: bearing 145°T), and is situated 10.2 km east-south-east of Whycocomagh. The land rises toward the formidable shadow of The Big Ridge, a presence that anchors the terrain against the frequent gusts rolling in from the water. In the quiet hours before dawn, the light here possesses a bruised, pearlescent quality, illuminating the coarse grasses and the jagged edges of the shoreline with a clarity that feels almost fragile. While the Skye River winds its way through the interior some 10 km away, the local atmosphere remains defined by the proximity of the coast and the cooling influence of the deep Atlantic waters that press against the rugged frame of the province. History in Alba lingers in the deliberate way the land is worked, reflecting a heritage of maritime endurance and a persistent connection to the maritime climate. Residents often look toward the nearby Black Charlies Lake or the sheltered trails of Whycocomagh Provincial Park, both situated about 9 or 10 km from the center, to find respite in the dense, silent growth of the woods. The economy stays grounded in the practicalities of the coast, defined by the seasonal tides and the labor required to thrive in a landscape that demands respect. Within Alba, the days follow the pulse of the changing light, where the chill of the air carries a sharp, metallic bite that reminds one of the deep, enduring stillness defining this stretch of the coast.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Alba, Inverness, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45.930086°N, 61.003432°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B2C |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Alba, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Alba, Nova Scotia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Alba includes coordinates 45.930086°N, 61.003432°W, situated in Inverness. Postal FSA: B2C. Telephone area code: 782, 902. Timezone: Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.