Location & Surroundings
China Head is a headland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 123 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grand Falls-Windsor, 70 km to the south. The national capital Ottawa is about 1555 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buchans Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
China Head 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 headland (HDLD)
- a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
Geography
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Coordinates
49° 33' 0" N, 55° 49' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 123 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 06:01
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 19:28
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in China Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for China Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 16.5 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 545 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,003.4 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 15.2 | 3.3 | 246 | 97 | 1,003.4 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 5.3 | 236 | 92 | 1,008.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.4 | 3.6 | 304 | 84 | 1,018.3 | 0.12 / 0.14 | 58 | 21.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 2.5 | 72 | 59 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 544.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.6 | 0.9 | 145 | 86 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 179.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 2.5 | 190 | 94 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 3.4 | 201 | 79 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 4.6 | 233 | 52 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 563.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.9 | 4.6 | 241 | 60 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 71.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.0 | 5.2 | 241 | 82 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.1 | 6.3 | 278 | 68 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 5.9 | 301 | 47 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 609.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.3 | 2.7 | 267 | 66 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 105.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in China Head?
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 16.5 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 545 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 China Head today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 19:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in China Head?
Local time is 06:01. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is China Head?
China Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of China Head?
DEM 123 m.
Where is China Head located?
It is at 49.54995, -55.83148 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is China Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry