Location & Surroundings
French Point is a point in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sydney, 47 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 1200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, 52 km away.
Overview
French Point is peninsula in Richmond County, 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
45° 43' 1" N, 60° 14' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:13
- Sunrise 07:34
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 10 h 21 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in French Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for French Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 7.8 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 432 W/m2.
Temperature
2.6 C
Wind
5.4 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,022.9 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 2.6 | 5.4 | 308 | 63 | 1,022.9 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.5 | 4.8 | 309 | 65 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 17.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 6.4 | 292 | 52 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 431.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.0 | 5.0 | 265 | 69 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 87.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.2 | 5.5 | 257 | 76 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.1 | 6.0 | 258 | 73 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 16.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 6.4 | 235 | 67 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 398.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.9 | 7.7 | 230 | 92 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 77.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.3 | 10.1 | 232 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.1 | 9.2 | 231 | 93 | 1,010.0 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.1 | 6.4 | 229 | 93 | 1,008.4 | 0.96 / 1.40 | 99 | 83.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.0 | 2.7 | 251 | 99 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 100 | 17.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.2 | 5.8 | 320 | 90 | 1,008.6 | 2.15 / 2.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in French Point?
Now 2.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 7.8 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 432 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 French Point today?
Sunrise around 07:34 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 10h 21m.
What is the local time in French Point?
Local time is 15:13. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is French Point?
French Point is a point.
What is the elevation of French Point?
DEM 1 m.
Where is French Point located?
It is at 45.71685, -60.24846 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is French Point in?
It is in Canada.
Links
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