Location & Surroundings
Norris Head is a cape in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Timberlea, 24 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 945 km to the west. The nearest airport is Shearwater Airport, 29 km away.
Overview
Norris Head is peninsula in 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° 26' 44" N, 63° 44' 10" W
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:45
- Sunrise 07:35
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 10 h 49 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Norris Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Norris Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 13.6 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 305 W/m2.
Temperature
10.5 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,027.6 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 | 10.5 | 2.6 | 138 | 83 | 1,027.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.1 | 2.7 | 41 | 87 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.5 | 4.0 | 23 | 84 | 1,021.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 10.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 5.4 | 7 | 69 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 304.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.5 | 7.5 | 21 | 80 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.4 | 6.6 | 25 | 81 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.6 | 5.4 | 43 | 82 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.1 | 5.1 | 87 | 66 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 402.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.7 | 5.0 | 81 | 81 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 111.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.9 | 3.7 | 53 | 89 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.7 | 4.5 | 27 | 89 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.8 | 4.6 | 5 | 65 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 207.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.0 | 8.2 | 11 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Norris Head?
Now 10.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 13.6 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 305 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 Norris Head today?
Sunrise around 07:35 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Norris Head?
Local time is 04:45. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Norris Head?
Norris Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Norris Head?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Norris Head located?
It is at 44.44565, -63.73624 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Norris Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry