Point Tupper, Nova Scotia Weather
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About Point Tupper, Nova Scotia
Point Tupper is a community in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Point Tupper is located at 45.6077°N, 61.3645°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B9A.
Point Tupper occupies a rugged stretch of the Atlantic coast where the land meets the sea with a stark, unyielding clarity. It lies 1.2 km south-south-west of Port Hawkesbury, NS (from Port Hawkesbury, NS: bearing 213°T), and is situated 15.7 km south-south-east of Creignish. The air here carries the bracing salt of the deep water, clinging to the skin and sharpening the senses against the horizon. Inland, the terrain holds its own secrets, with Landrie Lake resting in a quiet basin four kilometers away, its surface often mirroring the heavy, shifting clouds of the maritime sky. Just three kilometers distant, the water of Hartleys Falls spills over stone, a persistent sound that anchors the stillness of the surrounding woods. Further out, the North Little River traces its path through the landscape six kilometers from the coast, while the distant expanse of the Tracadie River Wilderness Area lies twenty-four kilometers off, marking a vast, untamed reach of the province. The industrial character of Point Tupper defines the local economy, with large-scale infrastructure dominating the shoreline and serving as a reminder of the region's reliance on maritime trade. Historically, the deep-water access provided by the coast transformed Point Tupper into a vital node for energy and shipping, shifting the pace of life toward the heavy, deliberate movements of vessels and cargo. Despite this activity, the quietude of the Pleasant Hill district remains, where the day-to-day life of the residents is marked by the steady, rhythmic hum of industry set against the backdrop of the Atlantic. The light at dusk here possesses a particular quality, catching the steel of the industrial structures and turning them into silhouettes that stand firm against the fading blue of the evening, grounded by the enduring weight of the earth.
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| Location | Point Tupper, Richmond, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45.607709°N, 61.364534°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B9A |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Point Tupper, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Point Tupper, 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 Point Tupper includes coordinates 45.607709°N, 61.364534°W, situated in Richmond. Postal FSA: B9A. 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.