Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Weather
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Dartmouth in Halifax.
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About Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Dartmouth is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Dartmouth is located at 44.6700°N, 63.5776°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B3A.
Dartmouth rests upon the Atlantic coast, cradled by the quiet elevation of the Pine Hill. It lies 2.7 km north-north-east of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 22°T), and is situated 10.5 km north-west of Eastern Passage. The salt air clings to the skin here, carrying the damp weight of the ocean across the terrain while Little Albro Lake remains a glassy, silver presence only 2 km away. The landscape holds a stoic stillness, though the pull of the tides is always felt in the shifting light that gathers over the harbor. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the Sackville River flows 9 km distant, carving its path through the land, while the distant, rugged silhouettes of McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park rise 8 km away to anchor the horizon. Even the hidden drop of Bad Luck Falls, tucked 8 km from the center, whispers of the intricate, watery veins that define this coastal ground. History in Dartmouth began with the arrival of settlers who looked toward the sea as a primary source of sustenance and connection. The economy grew from these maritime foundations, evolving from early shipbuilding and trade into a diverse hub of commerce and naval support. Industry here operates with a steady, pragmatic hand, drawing strength from the proximity of the deep-water port that has long served as an engine for local prosperity. Workdays in Dartmouth are marked by the hum of the ferry and the movement of goods, a functional grace that keeps the pulse of the district steady against the backdrop of an Atlantic climate. Cultural life in Dartmouth thrives in the small, deliberate moments of connection found in coffee shops and along the waterfront, where the community gathers to watch the fog roll in. The legacy of the area is carried forward by those who appreciate the balance between quiet residential life and the broader reach of the Atlantic, fostering a character that is both resilient and welcoming. While many notable figures have walked these streets, the true spirit of Dartmouth rests in the everyday persistence of its residents. The evening light often turns the water to a bruised purple, a brief, beautiful interval before the darkness settles over the hills, reminding everyone of the profound, ancient geography that holds the community in its steady, cool embrace.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 44.670036°N, 63.577577°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B3A |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dartmouth, 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 Dartmouth includes coordinates 44.670036°N, 63.577577°W, situated in Halifax. Postal FSA: B3A. 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.