Location & Surroundings
Fords Point is a point in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grand Falls-Windsor, about 135 km to the south. The national capital Ottawa is about 1550 km to the west. The nearest airport is Saint Anthony Airport, about 140 km away.
Overview
Fords Point 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 point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
50° 7' 0" N, 56° 7' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 304 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:05
- Sunrise 07:46
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 10 h 25 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fords Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fords Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 7.7 C, max wind 10.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 228 W/m2.
Temperature
4.2 C
Wind
6.4 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,016.7 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 | 4.2 | 6.4 | 211 | 82 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.7 | 3.2 | 251 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 228.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.7 | 2.5 | 296 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 35.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.2 | 10.4 | 24 | 74 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.2 | 9.9 | 22 | 70 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.6 | 8.5 | 29 | 62 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 311.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.0 | 5.7 | 39 | 71 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.1 | 2.0 | 24 | 69 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 1.9 | 2.4 | 236 | 64 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.1 | 2.2 | 217 | 46 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 403.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 3.6 | 245 | 67 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.0 | 4.2 | 304 | 85 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.2 | 3.9 | 288 | 81 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 16.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fords Point?
Now 4.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.2 to 7.7 C, max wind 10.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 228 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 Fords Point today?
Sunrise around 07:46 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 25m.
What is the local time in Fords Point?
Local time is 19:05. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Fords Point?
Fords Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Fords Point?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Fords Point located?
It is at 50.11668, -56.13144 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fords Point in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry