West Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia Weather
West Tatamagouche, 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 West Tatamagouche in Colchester.
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About West Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia
West Tatamagouche is a community in Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. West Tatamagouche is located at 45.7145°N, 63.4133°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B6L.
West Tatamagouche rests along the Atlantic coast, defined by the steady pull of the tides and the looming presence of the Swallow Hill. It lies 40.2 km north-north-west of Truro, NS (from Truro, NS: bearing 345°T), and is situated 9.5 km west of Tatamagouche. The air here holds a crisp, maritime clarity, carrying the scent of salt spray across the fields toward the nearby Dewar River, which flows about 5 km away. Long Lake sits at a similar distance, its surface often mirroring the heavy, bruised purples of a North Atlantic sky at dusk. Inland, the terrain rises toward the rugged elevations where Drysdale Falls hides roughly 15 km from the coast, offering a hidden rush of water against the quietude of the woods. Further afield, the grounds of Tatamagouche Provincial Park lie about 11 km away, marking a transition between the wilder coastal edges and the cultivated pastures that have long defined the reach of Colchester. The daily life of West Tatamagouche reflects a slow, deliberate persistence, largely shaped by the cycles of the land and the changing seasons of the sea. Generations have worked the earth and the shoreline here, finding sustenance in the soil and the bounty of the nearby waters, which remain the lifeblood of the local economy. Though the pace of industry has shifted over the decades, the pride in this heritage persists, visible in the weathered barns and the meticulous care given to the surrounding acreage. Visitors often find that the stillness of the landscape invites a deeper observation of the way the light catches the tall grasses, turning the horizon into a muted palette of gold and slate as evening descends. West Tatamagouche maintains a character of understated resilience, where the quietude of the coast provides a sanctuary for those who appreciate the raw, unadorned beauty of the Atlantic edge.
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| Location | West Tatamagouche, Colchester, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45.714501°N, 63.413272°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B6L |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This West Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for West Tatamagouche, 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 West Tatamagouche includes coordinates 45.714501°N, 63.413272°W, situated in Colchester. Postal FSA: B6L. 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.