Location & Surroundings
Moose Head is a cape in Nova Scotia, Canada. The nearest larger town is Antigonish, 79 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 1055 km to the west. The nearest airport is Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Moose Head is peninsula in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- Type headland (HDLD)
- a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 56' 0" N, 62° 15' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- 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 19:28
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 11 h 27 min
Nearby
Weather in Moose Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Moose Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 13.8 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Temperature
8.1 C
Wind
4.6 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 8.1 | 4.6 | 283 | 70 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.8 | 5.3 | 226 | 54 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 551.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.9 | 3.9 | 225 | 78 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 158.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.1 | 4.4 | 219 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 7.0 | 182 | 77 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 28.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 8.5 | 187 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 96 | 177.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 7.4 | 207 | 90 | 1,009.8 | 0.10 / 0.27 | 100 | 57.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 4.1 | 228 | 97 | 1,009.4 | 0.77 / 1.05 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.7 | 4.3 | 263 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 62 | 29.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 6.4 | 245 | 60 | 1,010.6 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 15 | 515.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.7 | 4.1 | 278 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.15 / 0.20 | 7 | 146.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.9 | 7.1 | 291 | 75 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 6.7 | 6.8 | 293 | 72 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 28.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Moose Head?
Now 8.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 13.8 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 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 Moose Head today?
Sunrise around 07:13 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 27m.
What is the local time in Moose Head?
Local time is 19:28. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Moose Head?
Moose Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Moose Head?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Moose Head located?
It is at 44.93345, -62.26530 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Moose Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry