Location & Surroundings
Grip Head is a headland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Stephenville, about 125 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1400 km to the west. The nearest airport is Stephenville International Airport, about 125 km away.
Overview
Grip Head 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 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
47° 36' 0" N, 57° 39' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 3 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:36
- Sunrise 07:41
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 10 h 50 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Grip Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grip Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.0 C with overcast skies and a 9.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 11.0 C, max wind 11.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 97 W/m2.
Temperature
8.0 C
Wind
9.6 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,002.9 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 | 8.0 | 9.6 | 152 | 97 | 1,002.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.0 | 10.6 | 234 | 99 | 997.2 | 13.05 / 13.05 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.8 | 11.8 | 270 | 75 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 95 | 96.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.8 | 9.1 | 287 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 43.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.6 | 10.3 | 295 | 63 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.4 | 8.4 | 287 | 68 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 30.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.1 | 12.5 | 283 | 49 | 1,025.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 461.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.9 | 8.5 | 304 | 53 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 95.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 1.6 | 3.5 | 350 | 53 | 1,036.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.5 | 4.1 | 193 | 53 | 1,038.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 29.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.9 | 8.3 | 216 | 65 | 1,034.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 466.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.7 | 7.4 | 219 | 82 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.3 | 5.6 | 220 | 91 | 1,026.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grip Head?
Now 8.0 C with overcast skies and a 9.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 11.0 C, max wind 11.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 97 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 Grip Head today?
Sunrise around 07:41 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Grip Head?
Local time is 09:36. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Grip Head?
Grip Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Grip Head?
DEM 3 m.
Where is Grip Head located?
It is at 47.59998, -57.66516 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grip Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry