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Minchin Head

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Location & Surroundings

Minchin Head is a headland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Clarenville, 45 km to the south. The national capital Ottawa is about 1685 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gander International Airport, 66 km away.

Overview

Minchin 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

  • Coordinates
    48° 34' 0" N, 53° 51' 53" W
  • Elevation DEM: 24 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 Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (CAD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Minchin Head

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Minchin Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 15.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.2 to 15.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 545 W/m2.

Temperature
15.3 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NW (300 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 15.3 4.3 300 68 1,010.5 - / 0.00 83 0.0 n/a
6h 9.5 3.1 288 80 1,017.7 0.30 / 0.30 15 54.6 n/a
12h 6.2 3.5 263 83 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 9.5 4.3 279 62 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 58.3 n/a
Tomorrow 13.6 2.8 297 40 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 545.4 n/a
30h 7.7 1.9 177 64 1,030.1 0.00 / 0.00 33 111.3 n/a
36h 6.3 2.5 205 79 1,029.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 9.7 4.3 174 67 1,027.0 0.00 / 0.00 78 54.3 n/a
Monday 11.7 4.9 155 67 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 299.3 n/a
54h 9.7 8.0 135 93 1,013.1 2.58 / 2.58 100 18.2 n/a
60h 11.3 8.4 132 96 997.4 8.77 / 11.35 100 0.0 n/a
66h 13.8 7.2 227 91 993.7 0.00 / 1.39 100 10.1 n/a
Tuesday 13.3 8.7 228 54 995.9 0.00 / 0.08 5 461.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Minchin Head?
Now 15.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.2 to 15.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 545 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 Minchin Head today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Minchin Head?
Local time is 22:58. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Minchin Head?
Minchin Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Minchin Head?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Minchin Head located?
It is at 48.56660, -53.86480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Minchin Head in?
It is in Canada.

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Last updated 2006-01-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6074477

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