Nova Scotia’s average annual temperature is projected to increase by 2.6°C by mid-century and 4.5°C by the end of the century (in a scenario with high levels of greenhouse gas emissions). More frequent extreme heat will make days and nights more uncomfortable, drought and wildfire more likely, and the characteristics of winter will change as average temperatures rise above freezing. 

• It’s Getting Warmer (infographic) (PDF) 
• It’s Getting Warmer (infographic): French (PDF) 
• It’s Getting Warmer (infographic): Mi’kmaq (PDF) 

Projected warmer temperatures result in less snowfall, more rain and increasingly intense rainfall events. Total annual precipitation is likely to increase by around 10% by the end of the century. Such an increase in rainfall would contribute to higher flood risk, increased erosion and humidity (when water evaporates in warmer temperatures). 

• Precipitation Patterns Are Changing (infographic) (PDF) 
• Precipitation Patterns Are Changing (infographic): French (PDF) 
• Precipitation Patterns Are Changing (infographic): Mi’kmaq (PDF) 

Warming oceans enable tropical storms to move further north without losing strength. When these storms make landfall, they can contribute to highspeed winds and powerful storm surges. In a changing climate, Nova Scotia is likely to experience more frequent and intense storms. 

• More Frequent and Intense Storms (infographic) (PDF) 
• More Frequent and Intense Storms (infographic): French (PDF) 
• More Frequent and Intense Storms (infographic): Mi’kmaq (PDF)