Location & Surroundings
Big Head is a headland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 35 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saint-Pierre, about 105 km to the southwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1600 km to the west. The nearest airport is Saint-Pierre Airport, about 105 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° 16' 40" N, 54° 58' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 35 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 Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:05
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 19:13
- Day length 12 h 21 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 7.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 11.7 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 W/m2.
Temperature
7.6 C
Wind
6.6 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 313 | 65 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.8 | 5.8 | 267 | 52 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 640.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.5 | 4.3 | 255 | 68 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 154.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.4 | 4.4 | 237 | 71 | 1,024.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.7 | 5.0 | 194 | 66 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 67.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.8 | 5.2 | 185 | 87 | 1,020.0 | 1.84 / 1.84 | 100 | 350.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.5 | 5.1 | 98 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 7.46 / 9.30 | 100 | 11.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 6.5 | 311 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 4.02 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.5 | 7.6 | 305 | 80 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.5 | 4.6 | 343 | 64 | 1,018.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 84 | 481.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.8 | 6.8 | 1 | 82 | 1,025.9 | 0.13 / 0.19 | 100 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.0 | 3.3 | 345 | 83 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.1 | 3.9 | 289 | 68 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Head?
Now 7.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 11.7 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 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 06:52 and sunset around 19:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Big Head?
Local time is 18:05. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Big Head?
Big Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Big Head?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Big Head located?
It is at 47.27773, -54.97608 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry