Location & Surroundings
Big Glen is a settlement in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is North Sydney, 33 km to the east. The national capital Ottawa is about 1165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, 49 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 14' 0" N, 60° 40' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 172 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
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 13:06
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Big Glen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Glen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 8.8 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 278 W/m2.
Temperature
5.5 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,025.1 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 5.5 | 3.1 | 299 | 79 | 1,025.1 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.2 | 4.2 | 297 | 70 | 1,026.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.8 | 4.8 | 269 | 62 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 278.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.8 | 3.1 | 224 | 76 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 92.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.6 | 6.0 | 244 | 66 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 7.3 | 244 | 67 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 5.8 | 287 | 82 | 1,001.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 341.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.8 | 5.9 | 10 | 78 | 1,009.3 | 0.77 / 0.81 | 100 | 7.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 1.7 | 4.2 | 1 | 67 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3 | 61 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 30.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.0 | 1.0 | 355 | 48 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 437.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.3 | 1.1 | 120 | 75 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 85.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 3.9 | 1.3 | 148 | 81 | 1,021.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Glen?
Now 5.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 8.8 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 278 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 Big Glen today?
Sunrise around 07:13 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 12m.
What is the local time in Big Glen?
Local time is 13:06. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Big Glen?
Big Glen is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Big Glen?
DEM 172 m.
Where is Big Glen located?
It is at 46.23344, -60.68178 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Glen in?
It is in Canada.