Location & Surroundings
British Point is a point in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 138 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grand Falls-Windsor, about 140 km to the southeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 1545 km to the west. The nearest airport is Saint Anthony Airport, about 140 km away.
Overview
British Point is peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- 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
50° 8' 0" N, 56° 10' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 138 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 Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:21
- Sunrise 07:43
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 10 h 32 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in British Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for British Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.7 C with overcast skies and a 7.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.5 to 7.2 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 213 W/m2.
Temperature
6.7 C
Wind
7.8 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 6.7 | 7.8 | 229 | 81 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.2 | 7.3 | 210 | 84 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 20.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.2 | 3.7 | 302 | 85 | 1,018.4 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 47 | 213.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.0 | 7.0 | 38 | 88 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 57.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.5 | 3.8 | 40 | 81 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.5 | 1.2 | 166 | 78 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.2 | 2.8 | 213 | 68 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 307.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.2 | 1.0 | 214 | 79 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 69.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 3.7 | 4.6 | 222 | 83 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.2 | 6.2 | 211 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.1 | 5.4 | 244 | 72 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 262.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.7 | 3.0 | 289 | 84 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 3.5 | 8.4 | 10 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in British Point?
Now 6.7 C with overcast skies and a 7.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.5 to 7.2 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 213 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 British Point today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 32m.
What is the local time in British Point?
Local time is 11:21. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is British Point?
British Point is a point.
What is the elevation of British Point?
DEM 138 m.
Where is British Point located?
It is at 50.13328, -56.18144 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is British Point in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry