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Thornhill (Nova Scotia) weather: the next 24 hours
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Thornhill (Nova Scotia) 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 Thornhill (Nova Scotia)
Neighbouring towns, as the crow flies.
Official weather warnings
No active warning for Thornhill (Nova Scotia).
Updated 02 Nov 13:13.
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Latest measurement near Thornhill (Nova Scotia)
Measured at McNabs Island, 6 km away from Thornhill (Nova Scotia), November 2, 09:00 AST. This Environment and Climate Change Canada weather station is at an elevation of 4 m (Nova Scotia). These are measured values, not a forecast.
| Temperature | 10.1 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 24 km/h W |
| Gusts, last hour | 38 km/h |
| Precipitation, last hour | — |
| Humidity | 71 % |
| Pressure (sea level) | 1022 hPa |
Past 24 hours: low 3.8 °C, high 10.1 °C, — mm of precipitation.
Thornhill (Nova Scotia) lies at about 60 m; the station is at 4 m.
Latest measurements from the Canadian weather stations
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The observed climate near Thornhill
The weather station nearest to Thornhill, Shearwater A located 24 m above sea level, is 8 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 Thornhill (Nova Scotia)
- Best time to air the house: between 9:00 and 11:00. The outdoor dew point drops to 4.2 °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 67 % humidity, 11.1 °C and wind at 17.9 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 9 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 Thornhill (Nova Scotia)
Today (Monday 2 Nov) in Thornhill (Nova Scotia): overcast, 5 to 16 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (6 %), wind up to 20 km/h. Tomorrow: light drizzle, 2 to 11 °C.
| Day | Weather | Min | Max | Precip. | Wind |
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| Today | overcast | 5 °C | 16 °C | 0.0 mm | 20 km/h |
| Tomorrow | light drizzle | 2 °C | 11 °C | 1.2 mm | 12 km/h |
| Wed 4 Nov | drizzle | 3 °C | 13 °C | 2.4 mm | 19 km/h |
| Thu 5 Nov | overcast | 10 °C | 17 °C | 0.0 mm | 12 km/h |
| Fri 6 Nov | overcast | 10 °C | 16 °C | 0.0 mm | 14 km/h |
| Sat 7 Nov | light drizzle | 11 °C | 14 °C | 0.6 mm | 30 km/h |
| Sun 8 Nov | showers | 10 °C | 14 °C | 11.4 mm | 31 km/h |
Tomorrow's weather in Thornhill (Nova Scotia)
Tomorrow, Tuesday 3 Nov, in Thornhill (Nova Scotia): light drizzle, from 2 to 11 °C, 1.2 mm of precipitation (probability 23 %), wind up to 12 km/h.
| Hour | Weather | Temp. | Precip. | Chance | Wind |
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| 00:00 |  overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 10 km/h |
| 03:00 |  light drizzle | 10 °C | 0.4 mm | 4 % | 9 km/h |
| 06:00 | light drizzle | 10 °C | 0.4 mm | 19 % | 7 km/h |
| 09:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 23 % | 12 km/h |
| 12:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 9 % | 12 km/h |
| 15:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 11 km/h |
| 18:00 | overcast | 4 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 9 km/h |
| 21:00 | overcast | 2 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 7 km/h |
Frequently asked questions
Will it rain tomorrow in Thornhill (Nova Scotia)?
Yes: 1.2 mm expected, probability 23 %.
How warm will it be tomorrow in Thornhill (Nova Scotia)?
Between 2 and 11 °C.
The weekend
This weekend in Thornhill (Nova Scotia): Saturday light drizzle, 11 to 14 °C, Sunday showers, 10 to 14 °C.
| Day | Weather | Min | Max | Precip. | Wind |
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| Sat 7 Nov | light drizzle | 11 °C | 14 °C | 0.6 mm | 30 km/h |
| Sun 8 Nov |  showers | 10 °C | 14 °C | 11.4 mm | 31 km/h |
Hour by hour
The next 48 hours in Thornhill (Nova Scotia), hour by hour: temperature from 2 to 16 °C, 2.7 mm of rain expected.
| Hour | Weather | Temp. | Precip. | Chance | Wind |
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| 09:00 |  sunny | 9 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 17 km/h |
| 10:00 | sunny | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 18 km/h |
| 11:00 | sunny | 13 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 17 km/h |
| 12:00 | sunny | 14 °C | 0.0 mm | 0 % | 16 km/h |
| 13:00 | sunny | 15 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 % | 16 km/h |
| 14:00 | sunny | 16 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 % | 16 km/h |
| 15:00 | overcast | 16 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 % | 14 km/h |
| 16:00 |  partly cloudy | 14 °C | 0.0 mm | 1 % | 10 km/h |
| 17:00 | overcast | 12 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 % | 10 km/h |
| 18:00 | overcast | 12 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 10 km/h |
| 19:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 % | 8 km/h |
| 20:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 6 % | 4 km/h |
| 21:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 5 % | 9 km/h |
| 22:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 13 km/h |
| 23:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 % | 13 km/h |
| 00:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 10 km/h |
| 01:00 | overcast | 11 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 9 km/h |
| 02:00 | overcast | 10 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 % | 10 km/h |
| 03:00 | light drizzle | 10 °C | 0.4 mm | 4 % | 9 km/h |
| 04:00 | light drizzle | 10 °C | 0.4 mm | 16 % | 8 km/h |
| 05:00 | overcast | 10 °C | 0.0 mm | 14 % | 8 km/h |
| 06:00 | light drizzle | 10 °C | 0.4 mm | 19 % | 7 km/h |
| 07:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 16 % | 11 km/h |
| 08:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 21 % | 11 km/h |
| 09:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 23 % | 12 km/h |
| 10:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 22 % | 10 km/h |
| 11:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 19 % | 11 km/h |
| 12:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 9 % | 12 km/h |
| 13:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 10 km/h |
| 14:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 9 km/h |
| 15:00 | overcast | 8 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 11 km/h |
| 16:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 10 km/h |
| 17:00 | overcast | 6 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 8 km/h |
| 18:00 | overcast | 4 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 9 km/h |
| 19:00 | overcast | 4 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 % | 9 km/h |
| 20:00 | overcast | 3 °C | 0.0 mm | 12 % | 8 km/h |
| 21:00 | overcast | 2 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 7 km/h |
| 22:00 | overcast | 2 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 8 km/h |
| 23:00 | overcast | 2 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 8 km/h |
| 00:00 | overcast | 3 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 10 km/h |
| 01:00 | overcast | 4 °C | 0.0 mm | 7 % | 11 km/h |
| 02:00 | overcast | 6 °C | 0.1 mm | 7 % | 12 km/h |
| 03:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 42 % | 14 km/h |
| 04:00 | overcast | 7 °C | 0.0 mm | 42 % | 12 km/h |
| 05:00 | light drizzle | 7 °C | 0.2 mm | 42 % | 13 km/h |
| 06:00 | drizzle | 8 °C | 0.6 mm | 42 % | 14 km/h |
| 07:00 | light drizzle | 8 °C | 0.3 mm | 42 % | 14 km/h |
| 08:00 | light drizzle | 8 °C | 0.3 mm | 42 % | 14 km/h |
Location of Thornhill (Nova Scotia)
Thornhill (Nova Scotia) lies at 60 m, 18 m above the average of the 70 places we cover in Nova Scotia (42 m). That makes it the 17th highest of the 70. The main town, Halifax, lies 5 km to the north-east. The nearest places we cover are Spryfield (1 km to the north-west), Herring Cove (5 km to the south-east), Beechville (7 km to the north-west) and Convoy Place (7 km to the north). With about 2,188 inhabitants according to GeoNames, Thornhill (Nova Scotia) is the 67th largest of the 70 places we cover in Nova Scotia.
Today is 8.1 °C above the November normal (8.0 °C).
Climate of Thornhill (Nova Scotia): 1991–2020 normals
In Thornhill (Nova Scotia), August is typically the warmest month (up to 20.7 °C on average), while January is the coldest at -6.5 °C. December sees the most rain, with around 141 mm.
By season (average highs, 1991–2020 normals): winter 1.1 °C and 360 mm of rain, spring 6.7 °C and 297 mm, summer 18.8 °C and 276 mm, autumn 13.1 °C and 366 mm. The wettest season is autumn (28 % of the annual total), the driest summer (21 %).
| Max T (°C) | Min T (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Rainy days | |
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| January | 0.0 | -6.5 | 114 | 12 |
| February | -0.1 | -6.4 | 105 | 10 |
| March | 2.4 | -3.3 | 112 | 12 |
| April | 6.6 | 1.2 | 99 | 12 |
| May | 11.2 | 5.8 | 86 | 11 |
| June | 16.0 | 10.9 | 96 | 10 |
| July | 19.8 | 15.5 | 92 | 10 |
| August | 20.7 | 16.4 | 88 | 9 |
| September | 18.2 | 13.9 | 100 | 9 |
| October | 13.1 | 8.9 | 132 | 11 |
| November | 8.0 | 3.4 | 133 | 11 |
| December | 3.3 | -2.0 | 141 | 13 |
Compared with Halifax, the main town 5 km to the north-east, highs in the warmest month are 2.5 °C lower here, and the year brings 14 mm more precipitation. In 4 months the average low falls below 0 °C (January, February, March and December); only in August does the average high exceed 20 °C.
Nearby places with normals of their own (from another station or reanalysis grid cell) compare as follows: Beechville (7 km to the north-west): summers 3.4 °C warmer and 23 mm drier a year; Convoy Place (7 km to the north): summers 3.1 °C warmer and 14 mm drier a year; Shad Bay (17 km to the south-west): summers 0.9 °C warmer and as wet. Among the 70 places we cover in Nova Scotia whose normals come from the ERA5 reanalysis, Thornhill (Nova Scotia) ranks 67th for summer warmth and 12th 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 Thornhill (Nova Scotia)?
The warmest month in Thornhill (Nova Scotia) is typically August, averaging 20.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January, at -6.5 °C.
How many rainy days does Thornhill (Nova Scotia) get per year?
Thornhill (Nova Scotia) sees about 130 rainy days a year, adding up to roughly 1299 mm of rainfall (1991–2020 normals).
How big is the gap between summer and winter in Thornhill (Nova Scotia)?
Between August and January, the temperature gap in Thornhill (Nova Scotia) runs to about 27.2 °C, based on the 1991–2020 normals.