Location & Surroundings
Canaan is a settlement in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bridgewater, 39 km to the southwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 905 km to the west. The nearest airport is CFB Greenwood, 63 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 40' 29" N, 64° 14' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 143 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:59
- Sunrise 07:48
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 10 h 25 min
Nearby
Weather in Canaan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Canaan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 8.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 440 W/m2.
Temperature
1.9 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,026.1 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 306 | 61 | 1,026.1 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -0.3 | 2.9 | 310 | 66 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.0 | 2.1 | 308 | 64 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.2 | 3.9 | 283 | 38 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 440.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.2 | 2.6 | 271 | 72 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 112.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.3 | 3.1 | 249 | 89 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.5 | 3.2 | 230 | 88 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.2 | 4.7 | 231 | 76 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 277.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.1 | 5.5 | 222 | 87 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 97.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.8 | 5.5 | 229 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.6 | 4.5 | 234 | 96 | 1,011.1 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 4.0 | 257 | 77 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 73 | 167.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.0 | 3.0 | 291 | 92 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 84 | 63.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canaan?
Now 1.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 8.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 440 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 Canaan today?
Sunrise around 07:48 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 25m.
What is the local time in Canaan?
Local time is 06:59. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Canaan?
Canaan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Canaan?
DEM 143 m.
Where is Canaan located?
It is at 44.67460, -64.24820 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Canaan in?
It is in Canada.