Location & Surroundings
Mackerel Point is a cape in Nova Scotia, Canada. The nearest larger town is Timberlea, 13 km to the east. The national capital Ottawa is about 930 km to the west. The nearest airport is Shearwater Airport, 33 km away.
Overview
Mackerel Point is peninsula in Tantallon, Halifax 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
44° 39' 36" N, 63° 54' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 118 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:43
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 19:14
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mackerel Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mackerel Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 16.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
4.2 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,026.7 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 16.2 | 4.2 | 359 | 49 | 1,026.7 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.4 | 4.5 | 22 | 79 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 218.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.8 | 3.3 | 24 | 93 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 3.7 | 31 | 78 | 1,035.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 41.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 2.1 | 68 | 49 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 627.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.8 | 1.4 | 41 | 86 | 1,035.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 224.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.5 | 1.8 | 36 | 91 | 1,034.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.5 | 1.9 | 46 | 73 | 1,034.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 41.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.0 | 2.1 | 92 | 42 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 631.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.3 | 1.2 | 90 | 81 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 223.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.7 | 3.0 | 47 | 88 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.0 | 4.7 | 57 | 72 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.7 | 6.1 | 72 | 62 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 318.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mackerel Point?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.8 to 16.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Mackerel Point today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 19:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mackerel Point?
Local time is 20:43. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Mackerel Point?
Mackerel Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Mackerel Point?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Mackerel Point located?
It is at 44.65992, -63.91050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mackerel Point in?
It is in Canada.
Links
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