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Shearwater Rcs (6 km) · 10 °C · ECCC 09:00
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Tam O'Shanter Ridge weather: the next 24 hours
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Tam O'Shanter Ridge 14-day forecast
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Air quality
European index, modelled by Copernicus (CAMS).
UV index
Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.
Freezing level
Snow settles about 300 m below it.
Around Tam O'Shanter Ridge
Neighbouring towns, as the crow flies.
Official weather warnings
No active warning for Tam O'Shanter Ridge.
Updated 02 Nov 13:13.
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Latest measurement near Tam O'Shanter Ridge
Measured at Shearwater Rcs, 6 km away from Tam O'Shanter Ridge, November 2, 09:00 AST. This Environment and Climate Change Canada weather station is at an elevation of 47 m (Nova Scotia). These are measured values, not a forecast.
| Temperature | 10.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 18 km/h SW |
| Gusts, last hour | 29 km/h |
| Precipitation, last hour | 0.0 mm |
| Humidity | 70 % |
| Pressure (sea level) | 1022 hPa |
Past 24 hours: low 3.4 °C, high 10.0 °C, 0.0 mm of precipitation.
Tam O'Shanter Ridge lies at about 90 m; the station is at 47 m.
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The observed climate near Tam O'Shanter Ridge
The weather station nearest to Tam O'Shanter Ridge, Shearwater A located 24 m above sea level, is 7 km away; its records cover 1953–2020. In November, the mean temperature there is 5.3 °C over 1991–2020, 0.6 °C more than over 1961–1990 (4.7 °C), with about – mm of rain. The warmest month ever measured is August 1984 (21.1 °C), the coldest January 2004 (−8.7 °C). See the full series of Shearwater A
Today in Tam O'Shanter Ridge
- Best time to air the house: around 9:00. The outdoor dew point drops to 4.1 °C; once warmed to 20 °C, that air holds only 35 % humidity, against 50 % in a typical home: opening the windows dries the house. How it is calculated
- Washing outside: allow about 6 h, hanging it out between 10:00 and 16:00. Air at 68 % humidity, 10.9 °C and wind at 19.3 km/h: it will dry, but not quickly. How it is calculated
- UV index of 3.2 around 12:00: stay in the shade between 12:00 and 14:00. Fair skin burns in about 62 minutes without protection; wear sunscreen and a hat if you are outdoors. How it is calculated
- Terrace and barbecue between 18:00 and 23:00: dry but cool, 11 °C at 8 pm and wind at 12 km/h. Wrap up warm, or move indoors. How it is calculated
Calculated from Open-Meteo forecasts of 2026-11-02 08:13 (local time): model values, not measurements. All of today's advice
7-day forecast for Tam O'Shanter Ridge
Today (Monday 2 Nov) in Tam O'Shanter Ridge: overcast, 5 to 16 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (8 %), wind up to 20 km/h. Tomorrow: heavy drizzle, 1 to 11 °C.
| Day | Weather | Min | Max | Precip. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | overcast | 5 °C | 16 °C | 0.0 mm | 20 km/h |
| Tomorrow | heavy drizzle | 1 °C | 11 °C | 1.9 mm | 15 km/h |
| Wed 4 Nov | drizzle | 3 °C | 12 °C | 2.8 mm | 15 km/h |
| Thu 5 Nov | overcast | 10 °C | 18 °C | 0.0 mm | 11 km/h |
| Fri 6 Nov | overcast | 10 °C | 17 °C | 0.0 mm | 14 km/h |
| Sat 7 Nov | overcast | 10 °C | 14 °C | 0.0 mm | 28 km/h |
| Sun 8 Nov | light rain | 9 °C | 14 °C | 8.7 mm | 30 km/h |
Tomorrow's weather in Tam O'Shanter Ridge
Tomorrow, Tuesday 3 Nov, in Tam O'Shanter Ridge: heavy drizzle, from 1 to 11 °C, 1.9 mm of precipitation (probability 23 %), wind up to 15 km/h.
| Hour | Weather | Temp. | Precip. | Chance | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 |  overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 14 km/h |
| 03:00 |  light drizzle | 10 °C | 0.4 mm | 3 % | 10 km/h |
| 06:00 | heavy drizzle | 10 °C | 1.1 mm | 23 % | 14 km/h |
| 09:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 21 % | 14 km/h |
| 12:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 13 km/h |
| 15:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 13 km/h |
| 18:00 | overcast | 4 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 10 km/h |
| 21:00 | overcast | 2 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 % | 10 km/h |
Frequently asked questions
Will it rain tomorrow in Tam O'Shanter Ridge?
Yes: 1.9 mm expected, probability 23 %.
How warm will it be tomorrow in Tam O'Shanter Ridge?
Between 1 and 11 °C.
The weekend
This weekend in Tam O'Shanter Ridge: Saturday overcast, 10 to 14 °C, Sunday light rain, 9 to 14 °C.
| Day | Weather | Min | Max | Precip. | Wind |
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| Sat 7 Nov | overcast | 10 °C | 14 °C | 0.0 mm | 28 km/h |
| Sun 8 Nov |  light rain | 9 °C | 14 °C | 8.7 mm | 30 km/h |
Hour by hour
The next 48 hours in Tam O'Shanter Ridge, hour by hour: temperature from 1 to 16 °C, 3.5 mm of rain expected.
| Hour | Weather | Temp. | Precip. | Chance | Wind |
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| 09:00 |  sunny | 9 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 18 km/h |
| 10:00 | sunny | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 19 km/h |
| 11:00 | sunny | 12 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 20 km/h |
| 12:00 | sunny | 14 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 18 km/h |
| 13:00 | sunny | 15 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 % | 18 km/h |
| 14:00 | sunny | 16 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 % | 18 km/h |
| 15:00 |  partly cloudy | 16 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 % | 17 km/h |
| 16:00 | mostly sunny | 14 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 % | 14 km/h |
| 17:00 | partly cloudy | 12 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 % | 11 km/h |
| 18:00 | overcast | 12 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 11 km/h |
| 19:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 12 km/h |
| 20:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 9 km/h |
| 21:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 12 km/h |
| 22:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 % | 14 km/h |
| 23:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 % | 15 km/h |
| 00:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 14 km/h |
| 01:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 14 km/h |
| 02:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 11 km/h |
| 03:00 | light drizzle | 10 °C | 0.4 mm | 3 % | 10 km/h |
| 04:00 | light drizzle | 10 °C | 0.4 mm | 5 % | 8 km/h |
| 05:00 | overcast | 10 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 8 km/h |
| 06:00 | heavy drizzle | 10 °C | 1.1 mm | 23 % | 14 km/h |
| 07:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 15 % | 15 km/h |
| 08:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 18 % | 13 km/h |
| 09:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 21 % | 14 km/h |
| 10:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 21 % | 12 km/h |
| 11:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 17 % | 13 km/h |
| 12:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 13 km/h |
| 13:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 12 km/h |
| 14:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 12 km/h |
| 15:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 13 km/h |
| 16:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 12 km/h |
| 17:00 | overcast | 5 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 8 km/h |
| 18:00 | overcast | 4 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 10 km/h |
| 19:00 | overcast | 3 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 11 km/h |
| 20:00 | overcast | 3 °C | 0.0 mm | 10 % | 11 km/h |
| 21:00 | overcast | 2 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 % | 10 km/h |
| 22:00 | overcast | 2 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 % | 9 km/h |
| 23:00 | overcast | 1 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 % | 10 km/h |
| 00:00 | overcast | 3 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 % | 11 km/h |
| 01:00 | overcast | 3 °C | 0.1 mm | 5 % | 11 km/h |
| 02:00 | overcast | 5 °C | 0.1 mm | 5 % | 12 km/h |
| 03:00 | overcast | 6 °C | 0.0 mm | 36 % | 13 km/h |
| 04:00 | overcast | 6 °C | 0.0 mm | 36 % | 12 km/h |
| 05:00 | light drizzle | 7 °C | 0.3 mm | 36 % | 12 km/h |
| 06:00 | drizzle | 7 °C | 0.7 mm | 36 % | 14 km/h |
| 07:00 | light drizzle | 7 °C | 0.2 mm | 36 % | 14 km/h |
| 08:00 | light drizzle | 8 °C | 0.3 mm | 36 % | 14 km/h |
Location of Tam O'Shanter Ridge
Tam O'Shanter Ridge lies at 90 m, 48 m above the average of the 70 places we cover in Nova Scotia (42 m). That makes it the 8th highest of the 70. The main town, Halifax, lies 6 km to the south-west. The nearest places we cover are Port Wallace (2 km to the north-west), Albro Lake (4 km to the west), Dartmouth (4 km to the south-west) and Burnside (6 km to the west). With about 2,519 inhabitants according to GeoNames, Tam O'Shanter Ridge is the 56th largest of the 70 places we cover in Nova Scotia.
Today is 8.3 °C above the November normal (7.6 °C).
Climate of Tam O'Shanter Ridge: 1991–2020 normals
In Tam O'Shanter Ridge, July is typically the warmest month (up to 23.0 °C on average), while January is the coldest at -8.8 °C. December sees the most rain, with around 138 mm.
By season (average highs, 1991–2020 normals): winter 0.5 °C and 354 mm of rain, spring 8.8 °C and 291 mm, summer 21.8 °C and 281 mm, autumn 13.5 °C and 360 mm. The wettest season is autumn (28 % of the annual total), the driest summer (22 %).
| Max T (°C) | Min T (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Rainy days | |
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| January | -0.7 | -8.8 | 113 | 12 |
| February | -0.3 | -8.4 | 102 | 10 |
| March | 3.2 | -4.6 | 110 | 12 |
| April | 8.7 | 0.7 | 95 | 12 |
| May | 14.5 | 5.8 | 85 | 11 |
| June | 19.3 | 11.0 | 99 | 11 |
| July | 23.0 | 15.5 | 92 | 11 |
| August | 23.0 | 15.8 | 91 | 10 |
| September | 19.5 | 12.6 | 99 | 10 |
| October | 13.4 | 7.3 | 128 | 11 |
| November | 7.6 | 1.8 | 132 | 12 |
| December | 2.5 | -3.8 | 138 | 13 |
Its normals are almost identical to those of Halifax, the main town 6 km to the south-west. In 4 months the average low falls below 0 °C (January, February, March and December); in 2 months the average high exceeds 20 °C (July and August).
Nearby places with normals of their own (from another station or reanalysis grid cell) compare as follows: Eastern Passage (9 km to the south-east): summers 2.7 °C cooler and 14 mm wetter a year; Bridgeview (10 km to the west): summers 0.5 °C warmer and 10 mm drier a year; Lawrencetown (13 km to the east): summers 0.5 °C cooler and 57 mm wetter a year. Among the 70 places we cover in Nova Scotia whose normals come from the ERA5 reanalysis, Tam O'Shanter Ridge ranks 40th for summer warmth and 21st for annual precipitation. The warmest summers are in New Glasgow and Kentville and the coolest in Yarmouth; the wettest year is in Lunenburg and Chester and the driest in Amherst.
What is the warmest month in Tam O'Shanter Ridge?
The warmest month in Tam O'Shanter Ridge is typically July, averaging 23.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January, at -8.8 °C.
How many rainy days does Tam O'Shanter Ridge get per year?
Tam O'Shanter Ridge sees about 134 rainy days a year, adding up to roughly 1286 mm of rainfall (1991–2020 normals).
How big is the gap between summer and winter in Tam O'Shanter Ridge?
Between July and January, the temperature gap in Tam O'Shanter Ridge runs to about 31.8 °C, based on the 1991–2020 normals.