Location & Surroundings
MacKays Point is a cape in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Princeville, 19 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 1125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
MacKays Point is peninsula in Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 36' 1" N, 61° 13' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:46
- Sunrise 07:24
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 10 h 52 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in MacKays Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for MacKays Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.5 to 6.9 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 W/m2.
Temperature
6.9 C
Wind
4.8 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,016.8 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 | 6.9 | 4.8 | 299 | 64 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.2 | 7.3 | 303 | 58 | 1,022.3 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.5 | 6.6 | 283 | 61 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.3 | 6.9 | 311 | 47 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 504.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.0 | 3.2 | 345 | 65 | 1,036.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 123.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.7 | 2.0 | 158 | 69 | 1,037.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.6 | 3.9 | 184 | 67 | 1,037.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.4 | 6.3 | 193 | 59 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 465.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.7 | 4.0 | 198 | 85 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.9 | 0.9 | 213 | 89 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.7 | 1.5 | 9 | 87 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.7 | 2.4 | 350 | 70 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 211.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.7 | 3.7 | 357 | 88 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in MacKays Point?
Now 6.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.5 to 6.9 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 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 MacKays Point today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in MacKays Point?
Local time is 03:46. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is MacKays Point?
MacKays Point is a point.
What is the elevation of MacKays Point?
DEM 20 m.
Where is MacKays Point located?
It is at 45.60014, -61.23183 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is MacKays Point in?
It is in Canada.
Links
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