Location & Surroundings
Battery Head is a cape in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 36 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bay Roberts, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1730 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. John's International Airport, 36 km away.
Overview
Battery Head is peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type headland (HDLD)
- a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 32' 25" N, 53° 12' 13" W
- Elevation DEM: 36 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 159 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:42
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 18:56
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Battery Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Battery Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 15.9 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
6.9 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,024.8 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 15.9 | 6.9 | 254 | 61 | 1,024.8 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.3 | 6.7 | 244 | 90 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 139.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.5 | 5.4 | 248 | 94 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.2 | 3.7 | 261 | 72 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 77.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 4.8 | 47 | 69 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 603.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.3 | 4.6 | 73 | 78 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 133.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.6 | 3.2 | 98 | 78 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 3.5 | 132 | 62 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.9 | 4.1 | 169 | 52 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 510.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.9 | 3.0 | 226 | 81 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 101.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.5 | 3.8 | 244 | 91 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.6 | 2.7 | 291 | 79 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.8 | 6.0 | 49 | 74 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 428.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Battery Head?
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 15.9 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Battery Head today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Battery Head?
Local time is 01:42. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Battery Head?
Battery Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Battery Head?
DEM 36 m.
Where is Battery Head located?
It is at 47.54019, -53.20368 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Battery Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry