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Yarmouth is one of the most temperate places in Canada, with summer heat and winter chill both kept in check by the moderating influence of the sea. According to the Atlantic Climate Centre, our average January temperature of -2.7°C (27°F) is the highest of any mainland station in the Maritimes. Yarmouth's 16.3°C (61°F) July mean temperature compares closely with Vancouver's 17.3°C and is somewhat cooler than Toronto's 20.6°C.  Yarmouth is warm in the summer days and cool in the summer evenings. 

With so many beaches, parks, and trails, weather plays an important role in Yarmouth. Everything from leisure activities to our marine industries is affected by both the tides and weather. At the same time, Yarmouth sits at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy which is known for having the highest tides in the world. Here are some essential facts about our local climate, along with additional resources:

Temperatures

• Average summer: 15.5°C
• Average summer high: 20.0°C
• Average summer low: 11.0°C
• Average winter: -1.5°C
• Average winter low: -5.1°C
• Average winter high: 2.5°C

Precipitation/Sunshine

• Average rainfall/month (full year): 92 mm
• Average rainfall/month (summer): 88 mm
• Average rainfall/month (winter): 83 mm
• Average snowfall/month (winter): 50 cm

Resources

• Environment Canada’s Weather Office
• The Weather Network
• Pollen Report
• Marine Weather for the Maritimes
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada Tides

Volunteering helps build community and is a great way to get involved. Find groups, programs and ways to help below.

Opportunities

• Neighbourhood associations (including community gardens, housing help, and more)
• Yarmouth Volunteer Network
• Seasonal Services (you can Adopt-a-Block and keep our streets beautiful!)
• The Yarmouth Fire Department  - volunteer firefighters, support roles and auxiliary members. If you're interested, you can apply here.

Donate to the town

Support parks, urban forests, greenspaces and community projects through the Community Donation Program. 

Heavy vehicles must use designated truck routes in Yarmouth to protect streets, improve safety and reduce traffic disruption. Routes differ by time of day.

Rules

• Vehicles over 3,000 kg (transport trucks) must use truck routes.
• Day route: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. 
• Night route: 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. 
• If a delivery destination is off the truck route, drivers may use the shortest safe route to reach the site and must return to the truck route as soon as possible.

Maps & bylaw

See the  pdf Truck Route Bylaw(843 KB)  (PDF) for full rules, vehicle classes and maps.