Selma, Nova Scotia Weather
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About Selma, Nova Scotia
Selma is a community in Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Selma is located at 45.3216°N, 63.5375°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B2N.
Selma rests along the Atlantic coast, where the land yields to the persistent pull of the tide and the rising presence of the Creelman Hill. It lies 20.7 km west-south-west of Truro, NS (from Truro, NS: bearing 257°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-south-west of Debert. The Shubenacadie River defines the edges of the landscape, its currents carrying the salt of the sea into the heart of the terrain. At dusk, the light catches the silt-heavy water, turning the river into a ribbon of hammered silver that anchors the view. Further inland, the stillness of Little Dyke Lake offers a quiet counterpoint to the movement of the coastal waters, while the wooded reaches of Anthony Provincial Park provide a sheltered sanctuary for those who walk the trails. In Selma, the air carries a crisp, briny weight, grounding every breath in the reality of a shoreline that changes its shape with the moon. The history of Selma traces back to the families who cleared the fields and turned their eyes toward the water for their livelihood. Agriculture and the seasonal rhythms of the coast have long sustained the local economy, keeping the pace of life attuned to the tides rather than the clock. Even now, the daily work reflects a deep familiarity with the shifting mudflats and the fertile, challenging soil near the Shubenacadie River. Residents move through their days with a steady purpose, maintaining a heritage that honors the physical demands of a life lived so close to the water. The persistence of these traditions ensures that Selma retains its distinct character, grounded in the quiet endurance of its people and the enduring influence of the Atlantic.
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| Location | Selma, Hants, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45.321567°N, 63.537467°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 Selma, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Selma, 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 Selma includes coordinates 45.321567°N, 63.537467°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.