Dufferin, Nova Scotia Weather
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About Dufferin, Nova Scotia
Dufferin is a locality in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Dufferin is located at 45.7008°N, 62.8747°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B0K.
Dufferin rests against the Atlantic coast, where the land rises into the Beech Hill and the sky meets the salt-heavy air of the maritime horizon. It lies 21.7 km north-west of New Glasgow, NS (from New Glasgow, NS: bearing 305°T), and is situated 15.6 km west-north-west of Pictou Landing. The Big Caribou River carves its way through the terrain, pulling cold, dark water toward the sea while the light at dusk turns the surface into a sheet of hammered copper. Here, the ground holds the damp chill of the North Atlantic, and the wind carries the sharp, clean scent of brine that clings to the weathered shingles of the houses. Beyond the immediate shore, the reach of the landscape feels vast and solitary, marked by the quiet presence of the Beech Hill standing watch over the coastal expanse. Dufferin retains a character shaped by the persistent pull of the tides and the seasonal turn of the local economy. While the quietude of the surroundings might suggest a stillness, the people of Dufferin move with the deliberate intent of those who know how to work the water and the nearby earth. The presence of Waterside Beach Provincial Park nearby provides a stark, sandy relief to the rugged coastline, while East Lake sits further inland, a hidden mirror reflecting the changing clouds. History here is found in the simple endurance of the structures and the paths worn toward the river, where generations have looked out toward the horizon. Life in Dufferin remains defined by these landmarks, anchored by the river's movement and the steady, unyielding pressure of the sea against the shore.
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| Location | Dufferin, Pictou, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45.700819°N, 62.874679°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B0K |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Dufferin, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dufferin, 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 Dufferin includes coordinates 45.700819°N, 62.874679°W, situated in Pictou. Postal FSA: B0K. 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.