Location & Surroundings
Buck Island is an island in Ontario, Canada, at 272 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bracebridge, 12 km to the east. The national capital Ottawa is about 295 km to the east. The nearest airport is Muskoka Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Buck Island is island in Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario, Canada.
It is located in Ontario, Canada.
Also known as: TR Buck Island
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Ontario
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 4' 1" N, 79° 27' 59" W
- Elevation DEM: 272 m
- Timezone America/Toronto
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 35 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:42
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buck Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buck Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 17.9 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 366 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 17.4 | 3.1 | 235 | 94 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 2.8 | 279 | 98 | 1,009.9 | 8.77 / 8.77 | 100 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 2.8 | 282 | 96 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 1.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 2.1 | 278 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 5.1 | 297 | 35 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 366.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.0 | 3.6 | 316 | 58 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 286.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.5 | 2.1 | 7 | 79 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.8 | 1.6 | 36 | 85 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.3 | 0.6 | 315 | 34 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 472.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 0.4 | 357 | 65 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 281.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.7 | 2.3 | 133 | 73 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 2.1 | 149 | 78 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.0 | 4.5 | 215 | 42 | 1,016.8 | 1.42 / 1.42 | 21 | 312.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buck Island?
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 17.9 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 366 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 Buck Island today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 19:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Buck Island?
Local time is 23:42. Time zone: America/Toronto (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Buck Island?
Buck Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Buck Island?
DEM 272 m.
Where is Buck Island located?
It is at 45.06681, -79.46633 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buck Island in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry