Location & Surroundings
MacKays Point is a point in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sydney, 43 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 1205 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, 48 km away.
Overview
MacKays Point is peninsula in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 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° 45' 1" N, 60° 12' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone America/Glace_Bay
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:37
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 11 h 35 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 8.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 12.5 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
8.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,027.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 8.8 | 2.0 | 301 | 80 | 1,027.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.4 | 2.7 | 355 | 65 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 41.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 4.2 | 117 | 55 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 570.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.6 | 4.4 | 129 | 67 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 154.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.9 | 7.0 | 143 | 72 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.5 | 8.1 | 133 | 94 | 1,018.1 | 1.65 / 1.65 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.1 | 9.6 | 129 | 97 | 1,006.6 | 8.01 / 9.67 | 100 | 20.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 7.3 | 219 | 99 | 1,000.8 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 100 | 17.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.7 | 6.7 | 266 | 84 | 1,001.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.0 | 9.0 | 254 | 75 | 1,003.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.6 | 10.2 | 241 | 56 | 1,000.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 315.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.2 | 10.4 | 251 | 63 | 1,003.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 148.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.7 | 8.4 | 275 | 69 | 1,007.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in MacKays Point?
Now 8.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 12.5 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 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 07:01 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in MacKays Point?
Local time is 11:37. Time zone: America/Glace_Bay (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is MacKays Point?
MacKays Point is a point.
What is the elevation of MacKays Point?
DEM 1 m.
Where is MacKays Point located?
It is at 45.75015, -60.21516 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is MacKays Point in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry