Location & Surroundings
Big Island is an island in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Antigonish, 62 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, 58 km away.
Overview
Big Island is island in Seal Harbour, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Also known as: TR Big Island
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 9' 1" N, 61° 33' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 1 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 23:49
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Big Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 17.0 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (68 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,023.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.0 | 3.7 | 68 | 58 | 1,023.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 3.1 | 46 | 80 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 139.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.4 | 4.6 | 55 | 84 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 3.8 | 61 | 83 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 3.9 | 65 | 63 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 392.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 3.8 | 57 | 83 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 131.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.8 | 3.8 | 46 | 82 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 4.7 | 46 | 78 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.9 | 4.9 | 75 | 68 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 329.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 5.7 | 57 | 84 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 86.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.4 | 5.2 | 58 | 92 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.1 | 6.9 | 76 | 86 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 41.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.4 | 7.3 | 98 | 81 | 1,021.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 469.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Island?
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 17.0 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 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 Island today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Big Island?
Local time is 23:49. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Big Island?
Big Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Big Island?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Big Island located?
It is at 45.15015, -61.56525 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Island in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry