Location & Surroundings
Besom Point is a cape in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bay Roberts, 56 km to the southwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1745 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. John's International Airport, 55 km away.
Overview
Besom Point 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 point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
48° 4' 35" N, 53° 1' 18" W
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:28
- Sunrise 07:07
- Sunset 16:26
- Day length 9 h 19 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Besom Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Besom Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 5.9 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 61 W/m2.
Temperature
5.9 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
993.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.18 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 | 5.9 | 4.0 | 314 | 97 | 993.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.5 | 6.2 | 324 | 95 | 993.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.1 | 6.8 | 323 | 95 | 992.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.7 | 7.8 | 313 | 96 | 994.0 | 0.16 / 0.18 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.6 | 9.3 | 282 | 86 | 994.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 61.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.7 | 9.4 | 287 | 97 | 997.5 | 0.50 / 0.67 | 100 | 12.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.7 | 10.4 | 314 | 93 | 1,001.4 | 0.08 / 0.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.1 | 8.5 | 303 | 79 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 75 | 8.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 3.6 | 6.7 | 293 | 72 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 76 | 178.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.1 | 6.5 | 334 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 0.52 / 0.68 | 100 | 18.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.2 | 7.2 | 305 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.5 | 4.8 | 286 | 79 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 11.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.5 | 7.5 | 252 | 67 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 280.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Besom Point?
Now 5.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 5.9 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 61 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Besom Point today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 16:26 (local time). Day length about 9h 19m.
What is the local time in Besom Point?
Local time is 01:28. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-03:30).
What type of place is Besom Point?
Besom Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Besom Point?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Besom Point located?
It is at 48.07629, -53.02166 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Besom Point in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry