Location & Surroundings
Hen Island is an island in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cole Harbour, 37 km to the west. The national capital Ottawa is about 995 km to the west. The nearest airport is Shearwater Airport, 40 km away.
Overview
Hen Island is island in Oyster Pond, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Also known as: TR Hen 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° 45' 1" N, 63° 0' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 64 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:32
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Hen Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hen Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 15.6 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 47 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
6.2 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,020.5 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 | 13.6 | 6.2 | 119 | 84 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.8 | 7.1 | 101 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 4.40 / 4.40 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 3.9 | 164 | 99 | 1,004.4 | 0.00 / 1.70 | 99 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.2 | 6.8 | 285 | 90 | 1,002.5 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 9 | 22.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.7 | 6.5 | 266 | 83 | 1,003.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.8 | 8.4 | 262 | 65 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.3 | 9.7 | 255 | 47 | 1,003.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 415.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.6 | 7.5 | 273 | 64 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 171.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.4 | 6.8 | 293 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.9 | 3.7 | 282 | 72 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 30.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 6.0 | 219 | 57 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 552.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.9 | 5.4 | 207 | 73 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 157.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.6 | 6.5 | 212 | 76 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hen Island?
Now 13.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 15.6 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 47 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 Hen Island today?
Sunrise around 07:13 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Hen Island?
Local time is 12:32. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Hen Island?
Hen Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Hen Island?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Hen Island located?
It is at 44.75015, -63.01535 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hen Island in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry