Location & Surroundings
John Smith Island is an island in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The nearest larger town is Grand Falls-Windsor, 92 km to the south. The national capital Ottawa is about 1550 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buchans Airport, about 115 km away.
Overview
John Smith Island (Canada) is island in Canada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Also known as: TR John Smith Island (Canada)
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
49° 44' 0" N, 55° 57' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:45
- Sunrise 07:50
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 10 h 16 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in John Smith Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for John Smith Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 10.8 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 394 W/m2.
Temperature
5.5 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,022.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 5.5 | 4.1 | 322 | 79 | 1,022.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.8 | 1.8 | 253 | 50 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 394.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.0 | 7.0 | 244 | 71 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 54.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.9 | 7.4 | 247 | 68 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.4 | 8.9 | 251 | 77 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.9 | 6.6 | 244 | 82 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 128.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.8 | 7.4 | 262 | 72 | 1,003.4 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 94 | 10.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.4 | 5.5 | 282 | 73 | 1,003.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 0.9 | 8.0 | 285 | 52 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 5 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.6 | 9.5 | 284 | 55 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 391.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.1 | 8.0 | 288 | 67 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 59.2 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.8 | 7.6 | 295 | 65 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 0.7 | 8.5 | 302 | 54 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 17.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in John Smith Island?
Now 5.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 10.8 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 394 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 John Smith Island today?
Sunrise around 07:50 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 10h 15m.
What is the local time in John Smith Island?
Local time is 17:45. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is John Smith Island?
John Smith Island is a island.
What is the elevation of John Smith Island?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is John Smith Island located?
It is at 49.73326, -55.96488 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is John Smith Island in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry