Location & Surroundings
Backside is a bay in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The nearest larger town is Conception Bay South, 54 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 1760 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. John's International Airport, 67 km away.
Overview
Backside is Bay near Ferryland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 1' 0" N, 52° 52' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:38
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 10 h 26 min
Nearby
Weather in Backside
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Backside, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 9.4 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Temperature
2.1 C
Wind
5.1 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 2.1 | 5.1 | 303 | 83 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.5 | 6.7 | 313 | 77 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 30.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.4 | 1.8 | 314 | 67 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 437.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.8 | 4.9 | 238 | 83 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 60.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.5 | 7.1 | 247 | 81 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.4 | 8.4 | 243 | 81 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 32.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.8 | 9.5 | 239 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 357.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 8.5 | 245 | 90 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 38.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.3 | 6.4 | 260 | 91 | 1,005.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.0 | 6.7 | 294 | 76 | 1,006.5 | 0.44 / 0.55 | 4 | 29.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.1 | 8.5 | 295 | 49 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 75 | 407.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.4 | 7.5 | 297 | 56 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 56.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 1.4 | 7.1 | 282 | 73 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Backside?
Now 2.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 9.4 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Backside today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 10h 26m.
What is the local time in Backside?
Local time is 14:38. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Backside?
Backside is a bay.
What is the elevation of Backside?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Backside located?
It is at 47.01659, -52.88136 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Backside in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry