Location & Surroundings
Banc des Branches is a shoals in Quebec, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hauterive, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 685 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Baie-Comeau Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
Banc des Branches is sand bank in Quebec, Canada.
It is located in Pointe-aux-Outardes, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Pointe-aux-Outardes
- Type shoals (SHSU)
- hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
49° 4' 16" N, 68° 25' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone America/Toronto
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:15
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 16:01
- Day length 9 h 27 min
Nearby
Weather in Banc des Branches
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banc des Branches, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.7 to 4.8 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 249 W/m2.
Temperature
4.8 C
Wind
4.2 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
996.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 292 | 81 | 996.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.0 | 4.8 | 290 | 80 | 999.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 59 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.3 | 4.3 | 280 | 81 | 1,001.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.7 | 4.1 | 274 | 78 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.0 | 4.2 | 274 | 65 | 1,002.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 248.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.8 | 2.0 | 257 | 98 | 1,003.8 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 100 | 42.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.8 | 1.9 | 271 | 91 | 1,004.1 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.7 | 3.2 | 285 | 84 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 3.5 | 4.7 | 295 | 63 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 242.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.0 | 4.3 | 268 | 77 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 46.3 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.3 | 3.4 | 267 | 83 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.4 | 2.7 | 288 | 79 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 3.6 | 3.5 | 254 | 63 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 280.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banc des Branches?
Now 4.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.7 to 4.8 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 249 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 Banc des Branches today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 16:02 (local time). Day length about 9h 30m.
What is the local time in Banc des Branches?
Local time is 21:15. Time zone: America/Toronto (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Banc des Branches?
Banc des Branches is a shoals.
What is the elevation of Banc des Branches?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Banc des Branches located?
It is at 49.07119, -68.42616 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banc des Branches in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry