Location & Surroundings
Birch Island is an island in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 78 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bridgewater, 28 km to the east. The national capital Ottawa is about 860 km to the west. The nearest airport is Liverpool South Shore Regional Airport, 10 km away.
Overview
Birch Island is island in Ponhook Lake in Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Also known as: TR Birch 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
44° 19' 1" N, 64° 51' 56" W
- Elevation DEM: 78 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:23
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 18:52
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Birch Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Birch Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 17.7 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,003.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 17.7 | 3.4 | 214 | 94 | 1,003.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.0 | 4.2 | 281 | 89 | 1,004.3 | 0.94 / 0.94 | 88 | 43.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.1 | 5.6 | 275 | 84 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.3 | 8.2 | 277 | 59 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.5 | 7.9 | 273 | 49 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 502.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.3 | 6.1 | 272 | 64 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 186.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.2 | 4.7 | 301 | 74 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.1 | 3.4 | 289 | 72 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 26.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.9 | 3.4 | 251 | 38 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 550.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.4 | 2.9 | 218 | 72 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 178.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.3 | 3.3 | 195 | 90 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.5 | 4.3 | 196 | 77 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 24.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.2 | 6.9 | 203 | 56 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 533.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birch Island?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 17.7 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 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 Birch Island today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Birch Island?
Local time is 22:23. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Birch Island?
Birch Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Birch Island?
DEM 78 m.
Where is Birch Island located?
It is at 44.31686, -64.86549 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birch Island in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry