Sampsons Cove, Nova Scotia Weather
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About Sampsons Cove, Nova Scotia
Sampsons Cove is a community in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Sampsons Cove is located at 45.5032°N, 60.9360°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B9A.
Sampsons Cove rests along the rugged Atlantic coast, where the earth yields to the salt-heavy breath of the sea near the slopes of Flag Hill. It lies 6.2 km east of Arichat, NS (from Arichat, NS: bearing 98°T), and is situated 15.4 km south-east of Louisdale. The land here holds a quiet austerity, marked by the proximity of Lac aux Menés just a kilometer inland, its stillness offering a sharp contrast to the restless tides that shape the nearby shoreline. When the light fades at dusk, the horizon blurs into a slate-grey silence, casting the rocky contours of the coast into high relief as the air cools and settles over the stones. Generations in Sampsons Cove have looked toward the water for their livelihood, maintaining a connection to the sea that defines the local character. While the Moulin River flows some thirteen kilometers away, the life of the inhabitants remains centered on the immediate coastal margins and the seasonal shifts of the Atlantic. During the summer months, the nearby Pondville Beach Provincial Park draws visitors to the sand and surf, yet the daily pulse of Sampsons Cove continues with a steady, pragmatic focus on the maritime traditions that have long sustained those who dwell here. It is a land defined by the salt spray and the enduring patience of a people who understand the temperament of the coast.
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| Location | Sampsons Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45.503216°N, 60.936015°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 Sampsons Cove, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sampsons Cove, 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 Sampsons Cove includes coordinates 45.503216°N, 60.936015°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.