Location & Surroundings
Gerards Head is a headland in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Glace Bay, 31 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 1220 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, 28 km away.
Overview
Gerards Head is peninsula in Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- 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
45° 55' 1" N, 59° 58' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 14 m
- Timezone America/Glace_Bay
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 430 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:08
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 16:47
- Day length 10 h 9 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gerards Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gerards Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 7.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.8 to 5.9 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 252 W/m2.
Temperature
3.2 C
Wind
7.2 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 3.2 | 7.2 | 312 | 77 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.8 | 5.9 | 299 | 72 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.5 | 4.5 | 286 | 68 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 14.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.9 | 7.0 | 276 | 63 | 1,021.1 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 87 | 252.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.7 | 5.0 | 261 | 76 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.9 | 6.5 | 242 | 85 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.0 | 6.5 | 256 | 85 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 6.4 | 281 | 70 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 314.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.3 | 4.3 | 280 | 76 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 58.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.3 | 2.8 | 296 | 90 | 1,021.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.5 | 2.1 | 350 | 78 | 1,024.5 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.0 | 2.9 | 5 | 61 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 167.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 4.2 | 2.9 | 24 | 69 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 38.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gerards Head?
Now 3.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 7.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.8 to 5.9 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 252 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 Gerards Head today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 16:47 (local time). Day length about 10h 08m.
What is the local time in Gerards Head?
Local time is 08:08. Time zone: America/Glace_Bay (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Gerards Head?
Gerards Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Gerards Head?
DEM 14 m.
Where is Gerards Head located?
It is at 45.91684, -59.98173 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gerards Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry