Nova Scotia

Showers Return to Amherst Through Wednesday

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August 17, 2026 4:00 pm

Amherst, Nova Scotia will see showery weather return beginning Monday afternoon, August 17, 2026, and continuing through Wednesday, according to the forecast from Environment Canada.

Monday afternoon will bring showers and a high of 23°C, with a 60 percent chance of showers overnight and a low of 16°C. Fog patches are expected to develop late Monday evening.

Tuesday, August 18, will see showers and a high of 24°C, with a risk of thundershowers in the late morning and afternoon. Up to 5 mm of rain is possible. Wednesday, August 19, also calls for showers and a high of 24°C.

As of 1:00 PM ADT Monday, conditions at the Nappan AAFC weather station showed a temperature of 18°C, south-southeasterly winds at 12 km/h, and humidity at 84 percent. No weather alerts are in effect for the area.

Conditions are expected to improve by the end of the week. Saturday, August 22, is forecast to bring a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 23°C, which is right around the seasonal normal of 23°C for this time of year.

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