Canaan
Chester District Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
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5°42°
Clear
Feels Like: 3°37°
Min: 5°41°
Max: 15°59°
The next few hours will be clear, with today reaching 15°C and dropping to 3°C. The coming days will be clear throughout the day.
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07:55
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18:05
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18:06
Moonrise
08:25
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Canaan today, October 26, 2026
Cloud cover dominates in Canaan on October 26, 2026, keeping sunshine limited. Expect a grey, overcast feel rather than long bright spells. Morning skies stay relatively clear, holding cloud close to 29% near 09:00. The early part of the day favours being outside.Cloud cover dominates in Canaan on October 26, 2026, keeping sunshine limited. Expect a grey, overcast feel rather than long bright spells. Morning skies stay relatively clear, holding cloud close to 29% near 09:00. The early part of the day favours being outside.
The temperature range runs from about 5°C up to 15°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 53% and 97% and the peak around 06:00. Winds stay light, near 15 km/h by 11:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.The temperature range runs from about 41°F up to 59°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 53% and 97% and the peak around 06:00. Winds stay light, near 9 mph by 11:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
The afternoon keeps an overcast feel, as cloud reaches about 92% around 23:00. Outdoor plans may still want a flexible backup. Expect visibility near 15.3 km, with poorer spells close to 12.4 km. The sun rises at 07:55 and sets at 18:05, for a total of 10 hours 10 minutes of sunlight today.The afternoon keeps an overcast feel, as cloud reaches about 92% around 23:00. Outdoor plans may still want a flexible backup. Expect visibility near 9.5 mi, with poorer spells close to 7.7 mi. The sun rises at 07:55 and sets at 18:05, for a total of 10 hours 10 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, overcast skies in Canaan on October 26, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 15°C.Taken together, overcast skies in Canaan on October 26, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 59°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Canaan
How warm does it get in Canaan?
The warmest month in Canaan is July, with average high temperatures of 25°C. The average temperature during this period is around 20°C.The warmest month in Canaan is July, with average high temperatures of 77°F. The average temperature during this period is around 68°F.
How cold does it get in Canaan?
The coldest month in Canaan is February, with average low temperatures of -8°C. The average temperature during this period is around -3°C.The coldest month in Canaan is February, with average low temperatures of 19°F. The average temperature during this period is around 26°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Canaan?
The wettest month in Canaan is January, with an average of 122 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Canaan is January, with an average of 4.8 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Canaan?
The driest month in Canaan is May, with an average of 80 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Canaan is May, with an average of 3.1 in of precipitation.