Cape Dauphin, Nova Scotia Weather
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About Cape Dauphin, Nova Scotia
Cape Dauphin is a community in Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cape Dauphin is located at 46.3291°N, 60.4193°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B1X.
Cape Dauphin stands as a rugged sentinel on the Atlantic coast, where the land yields abruptly to the salt-heavy breath of the sea. It lies 27.3 km north-west of Sydney, NS (from Sydney, NS: bearing 321°T), and is situated 11.1 km west-north-west of Alder Point. Near the slopes of Rooster Hill, the terrain rises in a series of weathered embankments that catch the first, pale amber light of morning, casting long shadows over the rocky shore. The air carries a persistent chill, a reminder of the deep water that shapes the character of the coastline, while the Barachois River, Dalem Lake, and Great Falls exist as quiet, distant companions to the north and west, holding their own steady courses through the hinterland. The history of Cape Dauphin reflects the endurance of those who looked to the North Atlantic for their livelihood, finding a life defined by the harvest of the tides and the seasonal shifts of the wind. Daily existence here moves with the tide, a practice that rewards patience and a keen eye for the subtle changes in the horizon. Those who dwell in Cape Dauphin maintain an economy long tethered to the sea, where the tradition of small-scale fishing and the cultivation of the rocky, demanding soil still inform the work of the day. Even as the modern world encroaches, the quiet persistence of the landscape keeps the focus on the immediate, tangible needs of the season, ensuring that the identity of the people remains as sharp and enduring as the granite cliffs themselves.
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| Location | Cape Dauphin, Victoria, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 46.329129°N, 60.419279°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B1X |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Cape Dauphin, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cape Dauphin, 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 Cape Dauphin includes coordinates 46.329129°N, 60.419279°W, situated in Victoria. Postal FSA: B1X. 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.