Nova Scotia has a modified continental climate, with proximity to the coast and elevation determining local variation in climate. The coastal influence is the major one in Nova Scotia, since the relief is not extreme, and only the Cobequid Hills and the Cape Breton Highlands have elevations over 350 m. Nova Scotia can be divided into nine broad climatic regions which provide an overview of the variety of climatic conditions found in the province.

This Document Includes:

Microclimates
Seasons
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Growing Season
Weather
Temperature
Winds
Precipitation
Snowfall
Fog
Humidity
Sunshine
Offshore Weather
Sea State

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Additional Keywords:
advection fog, radiation fog, sea fog.

Associated Topics:

T4.1 Post-glacial Climatic Change
T5.1 The Dynamics of Nova Scotia's Climate
T6.1 Ocean Currents
T6.2 Oceanic Environments
T10.3 Vegetation and the Environment
T12.5 Climate and Resources