Maitland, Nova Scotia Weather
Maitland, 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, soil and crop conditions for Maitland in Hants.
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About Maitland, Nova Scotia
Maitland is a community in Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Maitland is located at 45.3180°N, 63.4975°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B2N.
Maitland rests with a quiet gravity where the Atlantic coast meets the tidal reach of the Shubenacadie River. It lies 17.8 km west-south-west of Truro, NS (from Truro, NS: bearing 253°T), and is situated 13.7 km south-south-west of Debert. The air here holds a briny clarity, particularly at dusk when the low light catches the mudflats, turning the water into a mirror of polished pewter. Beyond the immediate banks, the land rises toward the wooded elevation of the Beech Hill, offering a steady, ancient backdrop to the shifting tides. Residents find their footing in a landscape defined by the relentless pulse of the water, a rhythm that dictates the pace of life as much as the turning of the seasons. A short journey away, Withrows Lake provides a sheltered stillness, contrasting with the river's dynamic flow, while the nearby Anthony Provincial Park invites a slower communion with the surrounding terrain. Historical echoes of shipbuilding linger in Maitland, grounded in the era when wooden vessels were launched into the currents of the Shubenacadie River. This maritime legacy persists in the architecture of the homes that stand watch over the water, their sturdy frames bearing witness to generations of sailors and shipwrights. While the clatter of the shipyards has long since faded, the economy maintains a connection to the land and the coast, favoring smaller, self-sustaining pursuits. The local character is marked by a deliberate preservation of this heritage, ensuring that Maitland retains its distinct identity as a place of industry turned toward contemplation.
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| Location | Maitland, Hants, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45.318016°N, 63.49746°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 Maitland, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Maitland, 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 Maitland includes coordinates 45.318016°N, 63.497460°W, situated in Hants. 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.