Location & Surroundings
Goat Island is a wood in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 62 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Halifax, 5 km to the east. The national capital Ottawa is about 950 km to the west. The nearest airport is Shearwater Airport, 11 km away.
Overview
Goat Island is island in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Also known as: TR Goat Island
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 37' 16" N, 63° 37' 59" W
- Elevation DEM: 62 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:57
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Goat Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goat Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 17.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 130 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 | 15.6 | 0.4 | 67 | 98 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 3.6 | 11 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 2.9 | 354 | 82 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 93 | 130.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.3 | 2.1 | 336 | 84 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 90.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.0 | 1.5 | 284 | 93 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 2.0 | 264 | 85 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 32.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 4.6 | 218 | 73 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 566.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.9 | 4.9 | 232 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 182.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.7 | 4.9 | 215 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 5.8 | 221 | 94 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 6.0 | 225 | 80 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 328.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 4.9 | 221 | 97 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.7 | 4.2 | 245 | 99 | 1,009.3 | 4.19 / 4.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goat Island?
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.0 to 17.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 130 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 Goat Island today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Goat Island?
Local time is 10:57. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Goat Island?
Goat Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Goat Island?
DEM 62 m.
Where is Goat Island located?
It is at 44.62110, -63.63301 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goat Island in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry