Clifton, Nova Scotia Weather
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About Clifton, Nova Scotia
Clifton is a community in Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Clifton is located at 45.3329°N, 63.4485°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B2N.
Clifton rests upon the Atlantic coast, cradled by the Beech Hill rising above the persistent, tidal pulse of the Shubenacadie River. It lies 13.7 km west-south-west of Truro, NS (from Truro, NS: bearing 255°T), and is situated 15.6 km west-south-west of Bible Hill. The land here holds a quiet weight, where the light at dusk stretches long shadows across the fields, turning the river’s silt-heavy water into a ribbon of hammered pewter. Nearby, the stillness of Irwins Lake sits seven kilometres away, offering a contrast to the restless currents of the shore, while the quietude of MacElmons Pond Provincial Park provides a sanctuary for those who seek the shadowed edges of the woods. Sam Higgins Falls, located eighteen kilometres distant, marks the rugged character of the surrounding terrain, reminding one that the earth here is defined by the constant movement of water toward the sea. The history of Clifton traces back to the early settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile ground along the Shubenacadie River, establishing a foundation that still informs the local economy of agriculture and small-scale industry. Daily life in Clifton follows the turning of the seasons, marked by the practical work of those who tend the soil or manage the land with a patient, practiced hand. Even now, the air carries a sharp, saline clarity that seems to sharpen the senses, grounding the residents in a landscape that demands both respect and resilience. The people of Clifton maintain a steady connection to their surroundings, finding satisfaction in the simple, demanding labor that keeps the spirit of the region alive.
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| Location | Clifton, Colchester, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45.332891°N, 63.448459°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B2N |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Clifton, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clifton, 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 Clifton includes coordinates 45.332891°N, 63.448459°W, situated in Colchester. Postal FSA: B2N. 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.