Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Weather
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About Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Yarmouth is a town in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 6,829. Yarmouth is located at 43.8387°N, 66.1152°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B5A.
Yarmouth rests upon the rugged edge of the Atlantic coast, where the salt-heavy air clings to the skin and the horizon dissolves into an endless, shifting grey. It lies 15.4 km north-west of Wedgeport, NS (from Wedgeport, NS: bearing 315°T), and is situated 3.9 km south-south-west of Dayton. The landscape rises into the Sidon Hill, a sentinel overlooking the flow of the Chegoggin River as it carries the inland secrets toward the sea. To the north, the waters of Lake Milo offer a quiet respite from the restless tides, while the distant, rushing descent of Sweeneys Falls provides a hidden cadence to the surrounding woods. Beyond the immediate reach of the shore, the verdant expanses of Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park hold the stillness of the interior, grounding the coastal intensity in the deep, rooted quiet of the forest. The chronicles of Yarmouth begin with the endurance of those who first looked toward the horizon for their livelihood, establishing a settlement that grew alongside the tides. Early inhabitants recognized the utility of the Chegoggin River, using its path to navigate the dense, untamed terrain that once defined this maritime frontier. As the years turned, the dwellings of Yarmouth expanded from modest timber frames into a collection of sturdy structures that mirrored the resilience of the Atlantic itself. The growth was steady, fueled by an intimate knowledge of the currents and a persistent drive to carve a life out of the rocky, wind-swept earth. The economy of Yarmouth thrives on the bounty of the cold, deep waters, with a maritime industry that dictates the daily pulse of the docks and the collective ambition of its people. Fishing vessels return with the morning light, their hulls heavy with the harvest of the sea, while the local markets hum with the commerce of a region defined by its oceanic connection. Beyond the salt-spray industry, Yarmouth serves as a vital nexus for the southwestern edge of the province, providing essential services and trade routes that sustain the surrounding hamlets. The industry here is not merely a means of survival but a way of engaging with the relentless, churning power of the Atlantic. Cultural life in Yarmouth is colored by a heritage of seafaring traditions and the quiet, persistent creativity of its inhabitants. While the streets remain free of grand universities, the intellectual curiosity of the locals finds expression in community gatherings and the preservation of local lore. Notable individuals, including figures like the politician A.F. Churchill or the explorer Joseph Ellis Fillmore, have emerged from this coastal setting, carrying the influence of the Sidon Hill winds into their wider pursuits. Life here moves in accordance with the turning of the seasons, where the arrival of autumn brings a crisp clarity to the air and the winter months settle over the landscape with a heavy, contemplative silence.
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| Location | Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 43.838654°N, 66.115223°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B5A |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth includes coordinates 43.838654°N, 66.115223°W, situated in Yarmouth. Postal FSA: B5A. 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.