Location & Surroundings
Bishop Rock is a shoals in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The nearest larger town is Gander, 70 km to the southeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 1610 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gander International Airport, 73 km away.
Overview
Bishop Rock is a shoal.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type shoals (SHSU)
- hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
49° 31' 0" N, 55° 3' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 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 10:38
- Sunrise 07:42
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 10 h 23 min
Other shoals nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bishop Rock
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bishop Rock, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.9 C with overcast skies and a 14.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.0 to 4.9 C, max wind 14.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 241 W/m2.
Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
14.6 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.44 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 | 4.9 | 14.6 | 28 | 81 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.8 | 14.1 | 32 | 69 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 18.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.7 | 14.6 | 35 | 71 | 1,018.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 241.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.8 | 13.1 | 37 | 72 | 1,021.3 | 0.18 / 0.30 | 100 | 18.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.0 | 9.2 | 36 | 79 | 1,021.9 | 0.14 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.8 | 6.3 | 40 | 69 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 96 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.5 | 2.8 | 6 | 68 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 288.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.2 | 3.0 | 262 | 62 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.5 | 8.6 | 305 | 74 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.1 | 7.5 | 347 | 76 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 23.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.3 | 3.1 | 226 | 66 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 397.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.6 | 7.9 | 226 | 77 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 59.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.7 | 9.1 | 238 | 66 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bishop Rock?
Now 4.9 C with overcast skies and a 14.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.0 to 4.9 C, max wind 14.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 241 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bishop Rock today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in Bishop Rock?
Local time is 10:38. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Bishop Rock?
Bishop Rock is a shoals.
What is the elevation of Bishop Rock?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Bishop Rock located?
It is at 49.51663, -55.06485 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bishop Rock in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry