Location & Surroundings
Datum Rock is a shoals in British Columbia, Canada, at 51 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nanoose Bay, 4 km to the west. The national capital Ottawa is about 3610 km to the east. The nearest airport is Qualicum Beach Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Datum Rock is submerged rock in Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
It is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Also known as: TR Datum Rock
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in British Columbia
- Type shoals (SHSU)
- hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
49° 15' 59" N, 124° 8' 10" W
- Elevation DEM: 51 m
- Timezone America/Vancouver
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 283 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:01
- Sunrise 08:06
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 9 h 47 min
Other shoals nearby
Nearby
Weather in Datum Rock
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Datum Rock, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 9.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 235 W/m2.
Temperature
7.4 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 7.4 | 3.4 | 295 | 88 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.6 | 1.7 | 302 | 76 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 43.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.4 | 1.2 | 305 | 82 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 235.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.0 | 0.9 | 241 | 80 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.2 | 1.5 | 184 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.3 | 3.6 | 120 | 72 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.8 | 4.7 | 114 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 100 | 131.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 2.9 | 124 | 95 | 1,015.4 | 6.85 / 7.21 | 99 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.0 | 1.8 | 160 | 93 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.9 | 0.3 | 247 | 82 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 1 | 68.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.6 | 3.9 | 109 | 84 | 1,022.2 | 0.03 / 0.07 | 97 | 307.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.4 | 3.9 | 126 | 88 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.9 | 5.2 | 121 | 94 | 1,021.8 | 1.19 / 1.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Datum Rock?
Now 7.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 9.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 235 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 Datum Rock today?
Sunrise around 08:06 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 9h 47m.
What is the local time in Datum Rock?
Local time is 12:01. Time zone: America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Datum Rock?
Datum Rock is a shoals.
What is the elevation of Datum Rock?
DEM 51 m.
Where is Datum Rock located?
It is at 49.26633, -124.13603 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Datum Rock in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry