Location & Surroundings
Birch Head is a headland in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Antigonish, 46 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1090 km to the west. The nearest airport is Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, 56 km away.
Overview
Birch Head is peninsula in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- 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
45° 14' 0" N, 61° 45' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 14 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 23:34
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 16:43
- Day length 9 h 45 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Birch Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Birch Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 6.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 67 W/m2.
Temperature
6.8 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,004.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.31 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 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 301 | 69 | 1,004.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.4 | 1.6 | 266 | 76 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.9 | 2.1 | 268 | 91 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.7 | 1.2 | 274 | 90 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 5.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.8 | 2.8 | 314 | 96 | 1,002.9 | 1.31 / 1.31 | 100 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.9 | 4.0 | 291 | 84 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.3 | 4.0 | 270 | 84 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.6 | 3.8 | 264 | 79 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 6.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.0 | 3.7 | 260 | 52 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 349.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.2 | 0.6 | 291 | 77 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 70.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.9 | 0.9 | 41 | 78 | 1,004.0 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.1 | 2.7 | 38 | 97 | 1,002.6 | 4.87 / 5.03 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 3.6 | 1.8 | 37 | 90 | 1,002.1 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 100 | 19.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birch Head?
Now 6.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 6.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 67 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Birch Head today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 16:44 (local time). Day length about 9h 47m.
What is the local time in Birch Head?
Local time is 23:34. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Birch Head?
Birch Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Birch Head?
DEM 14 m.
Where is Birch Head located?
It is at 45.23345, -61.76526 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birch Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry