Location & Surroundings
Murdoch Head is a headland in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Princeville, 35 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, 24 km away.
Overview
Murdoch Head is cape in 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
45° 27' 1" N, 61° 16' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 1 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 03:39
- Sunrise 07:24
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 10 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in Murdoch Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Murdoch Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.7 to 7.2 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
7.2 C
Wind
4.7 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,017.0 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 | 7.2 | 4.7 | 289 | 62 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.1 | 7.6 | 304 | 60 | 1,022.7 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.7 | 6.5 | 280 | 66 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 25.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.6 | 7.1 | 316 | 46 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 505.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.7 | 3.6 | 344 | 64 | 1,036.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.6 | 1.9 | 158 | 66 | 1,037.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.2 | 4.5 | 183 | 65 | 1,037.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 6.5 | 193 | 62 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 461.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.6 | 4.5 | 194 | 83 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 88.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.7 | 0.8 | 206 | 87 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.2 | 1.6 | 14 | 86 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.6 | 2.7 | 357 | 73 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 205.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.4 | 4.5 | 2 | 86 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 33.8 | 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 Murdoch Head?
Now 7.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.7 to 7.2 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 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 Murdoch Head today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 52m.
What is the local time in Murdoch Head?
Local time is 03:39. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Murdoch Head?
Murdoch Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Murdoch Head?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Murdoch Head located?
It is at 45.45015, -61.28183 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Murdoch Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry