Location & Surroundings
Dobsons Point is a point in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sydney, less than 2 km away. The national capital Ottawa is about 1200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
Dobsons Point is peninsula in Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- 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
46° 8' 13" N, 60° 12' 14" W
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone America/Glace_Bay
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 167 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:16
- Sunrise 07:20
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 10 h 50 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shingle Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shingle Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 7.2 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 W/m2.
Temperature
4.3 C
Wind
4.6 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,026.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 292 | 61 | 1,026.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.2 | 6.5 | 301 | 44 | 1,030.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 21 | 486.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.0 | 2.5 | 297 | 69 | 1,036.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 114.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.2 | 1.3 | 228 | 72 | 1,037.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.3 | 2.9 | 201 | 67 | 1,037.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 25.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.7 | 6.3 | 204 | 58 | 1,032.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 480.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.2 | 4.2 | 205 | 88 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 99.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.1 | 2.4 | 213 | 96 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.4 | 1.3 | 297 | 87 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.0 | 4.1 | 20 | 76 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 166.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.9 | 4.8 | 1 | 82 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.9 | 4.8 | 8 | 78 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.8 | 4.0 | 27 | 75 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 17.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shingle Point?
Now 4.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 7.2 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 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 Shingle Point today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in Shingle Point?
Local time is 20:16. Time zone: America/Glace_Bay (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Shingle Point?
Shingle Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Shingle Point?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Shingle Point located?
It is at 46.13705, -60.20392 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shingle Point in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry