Riverhead
Municipality of the District of Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada
Current Weather
12°53°
Clear
Feels Like: 12°54°
Min: 7°45°
Max: 13°56°
The next few hours will be clear, with today reaching 13°C and dropping to 4°C. The coming days will be mostly clear throughout the day.
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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07:58
Sunrise
18:13
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18:15
Moonrise
08:28
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Riverhead today, October 26, 2026
Expect a muted, overcast feel in Riverhead on October 26, 2026 as cloud persists. Brighter breaks, if they arrive, should stay brief. The morning looks comparatively open, with cloud near 7% around 11:00. Early outdoor plans have a better chance of staying dry and bright.Expect a muted, overcast feel in Riverhead on October 26, 2026 as cloud persists. Brighter breaks, if they arrive, should stay brief. The morning looks comparatively open, with cloud near 7% around 11:00. Early outdoor plans have a better chance of staying dry and bright.
The temperature range runs from about 7°C up to 13°C. Moisture in the air spans 79%-95%, with the highest values around 09:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 13:00 at 17 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 45°F up to 56°F. Moisture in the air spans 79%-95%, with the highest values around 09:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 13:00 at 10 mph.
Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 23:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 15.5 km, though it can fall to 13.9 km. Sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 18:13, giving 10 hours 14 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 23:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 9.6 mi, though it can fall to 8.6 mi. Sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 18:13, giving 10 hours 14 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, overcast skies in Riverhead on October 26, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 13°C.Taken together, overcast skies in Riverhead on October 26, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 56°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Riverhead
How warm does it get in Riverhead?
The warmest month in Riverhead is August, with average high temperatures of 19°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.The warmest month in Riverhead is August, with average high temperatures of 66°F. The average temperature during this period is around 63°F.
How cold does it get in Riverhead?
The coldest month in Riverhead is February, with average low temperatures of -2°C. The average temperature during this period is around 0°C.The coldest month in Riverhead is February, with average low temperatures of 28°F. The average temperature during this period is around 32°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Riverhead?
The wettest month in Riverhead is December, with an average of 141 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Riverhead is December, with an average of 5.5 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Riverhead?
The driest month in Riverhead is July, with an average of 89 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Riverhead is July, with an average of 3.5 in of precipitation.