Location & Surroundings
James Head is a headland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Clarenville, 33 km to the southwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1690 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gander International Airport, 78 km away.
Overview
James 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
48° 27' 0" N, 53° 48' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 1 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 21:57
- Sunrise 07:26
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 10 h 47 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in James Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for James Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 12.0 C, max wind 11.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 58 W/m2.
Temperature
7.4 C
Wind
5.2 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.74 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 | 7.4 | 5.2 | 291 | 51 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.8 | 2.4 | 236 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.4 | 5.4 | 188 | 81 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.0 | 11.1 | 199 | 91 | 998.8 | 2.73 / 2.73 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.6 | 7.5 | 236 | 81 | 999.6 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 100 | 31.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.0 | 5.5 | 264 | 77 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 100 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.5 | 4.6 | 241 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.6 | 5.5 | 286 | 64 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 90 | 24.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 6.3 | 6.9 | 257 | 48 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 422.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.1 | 7.5 | 286 | 54 | 1,029.2 | 0.12 / 0.14 | 3 | 53.5 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.4 | 4.9 | 267 | 66 | 1,035.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.2 | 2.0 | 216 | 57 | 1,038.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 38.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.4 | 6.6 | 223 | 43 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 463.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in James Head?
Now 7.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 12.0 C, max wind 11.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 58 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in James Head today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in James Head?
Local time is 21:57. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is James Head?
James Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of James Head?
DEM 1 m.
Where is James Head located?
It is at 48.44990, -53.81480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is James Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry