Location & Surroundings
Big Head is a headland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 56 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Clarenville, 48 km to the northeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 1660 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gander International Airport, about 135 km away.
Overview
Big 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° 46' 0" N, 54° 11' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 56 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
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 21:48
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 16:47
- Day length 9 h 55 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Big Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.9 C with overcast skies and a 9.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 7.9 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.
Temperature
7.9 C
Wind
9.4 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 7.9 | 9.4 | 250 | 78 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 5.4 | 269 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 35.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.3 | 6.9 | 253 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.5 | 7.3 | 340 | 68 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 21.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.2 | 5.5 | 328 | 48 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 399.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.2 | 2.8 | 319 | 67 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 36h | -0.9 | 3.1 | 316 | 71 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.0 | 2.3 | 322 | 65 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 21.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 3.4 | 3.3 | 200 | 51 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 300.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.0 | 2.5 | 221 | 62 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.8 | 3.4 | 184 | 79 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.3 | 2.9 | 151 | 79 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 18.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.6 | 4.0 | 182 | 70 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 355.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Head?
Now 7.9 C with overcast skies and a 9.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 7.9 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 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 Head today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 16:49 (local time). Day length about 9h 58m.
What is the local time in Big Head?
Local time is 21:48. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-03:30).
What type of place is Big Head?
Big Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Big Head?
DEM 56 m.
Where is Big Head located?
It is at 47.76661, -54.19815 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry