Location & Surroundings
Birch Point is a cape in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Princeville, 29 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1145 km to the west. The nearest airport is Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, 28 km away.
Overview
Birch Point is peninsula in Louisdale, Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 36' 1" N, 61° 0' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 16 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 16:45
- Sunrise 07:21
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 10 h 55 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Birch Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Birch Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.0 C with overcast skies and a 9.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.7 to 10.0 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 86 W/m2.
Temperature
10.0 C
Wind
9.6 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,004.0 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 | 10.0 | 9.6 | 298 | 85 | 1,004.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.3 | 6.8 | 298 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 86.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.1 | 5.7 | 311 | 64 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 28.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.9 | 7.2 | 310 | 54 | 1,022.4 | 0.05 / 0.15 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.7 | 7.3 | 296 | 57 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 25.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.6 | 7.5 | 306 | 49 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 504.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.8 | 4.3 | 346 | 62 | 1,036.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.0 | 2.3 | 117 | 65 | 1,037.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.8 | 3.3 | 175 | 61 | 1,038.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 24.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.0 | 6.4 | 186 | 65 | 1,034.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 439.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 3.8 | 183 | 84 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 87.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 1.5 | 102 | 89 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.9 | 2.5 | 51 | 97 | 1,022.3 | 2.45 / 2.45 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birch Point?
Now 10.0 C with overcast skies and a 9.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.7 to 10.0 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 86 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 Point today?
Sunrise around 07:21 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 55m.
What is the local time in Birch Point?
Local time is 16:45. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Birch Point?
Birch Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Birch Point?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Birch Point located?
It is at 45.60014, -61.01521 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birch Point in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry