Oxford, Nova Scotia Weather
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About Oxford, Nova Scotia
Oxford is a town in Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,170. Oxford is located at 45.7363°N, 63.8673°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B0M.
Oxford rests within a landscape shaped by the steady, persistent presence of the Black River, which winds its way near the Leicester Ridge to define the character of the surrounding terrain. It lies 17.5 km east-north-east of Springhill, NS (from Springhill, NS: bearing 57°T), and is situated 13.5 km south-south-west of Carrington. The air here holds a particular clarity, especially when the late afternoon light softens against the fields, casting long, quiet shadows that seem to anchor the horizon. Salt Lake sits tucked away just 2 km from the center, offering a reflective stillness that mirrors the changing seasons, while the distant, rushing sound of Hannons Falls, located 5 km off, provides a constant, low-frequency hum to the countryside. Beyond the immediate reach of the fields, the broader expanse of the Polly Brook Wilderness Area lies 14 km away, preserving a sense of wild, untamed depth that keeps the encroaching modern world at a respectful distance. The history of Oxford is rooted in the practical demands of the land, where the local economy has long balanced the yields of agriculture with the industrious nature of regional manufacturing. Generations have learned to read the seasons by the behavior of the Black River, adjusting their work to the rising and falling of the water that once powered the mills that built the foundations of the settlement. Life in Oxford moves with an intentional pace, marked by the predictable, honest labor of those who tend the soil and manage the woodlots that define the region. Even today, the identity of Oxford persists as a product of these quiet, daily routines, where the traditions of the past remain visible in the sturdy architecture and the enduring preference for a life lived close to the rhythms of the earth.
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| Location | Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45.736322°N, 63.867292°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B0M |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Oxford, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oxford, 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 Oxford includes coordinates 45.736322°N, 63.867292°W, situated in Cumberland. Postal FSA: B0M. 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.