Location & Surroundings
Haystack Head is a cape in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bridgewater, 82 km to the northeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 865 km to the west. The nearest airport is Liverpool South Shore Regional Airport, 57 km away.
Overview
Haystack 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
43° 43' 40" N, 65° 0' 51" W
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:30
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 16:58
- Day length 9 h 48 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Haystack Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Haystack Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 6.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
6.1 C
Wind
3.0 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,006.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 6.1 | 3.0 | 39 | 70 | 1,006.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Haystack Head?
Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.1 to 6.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Haystack Head today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 16:58 (local time). Day length about 9h 48m.
What is the local time in Haystack Head?
Local time is 02:30. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Haystack Head?
Haystack Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Haystack Head?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Haystack Head located?
It is at 43.72772, -65.01409 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Haystack Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry