Location & Surroundings
North China Head is a cape in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grand Falls-Windsor, 76 km to the south. The national capital Ottawa is about 1565 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gander International Airport, about 110 km away.
Overview
North China 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
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Coordinates
49° 37' 0" N, 55° 42' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 8 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 Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:49
- Sunrise 07:44
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 10 h 26 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in North China Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for North China Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.9 C with overcast skies and a 6.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 9.3 C, max wind 12.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 288 W/m2.
Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
6.1 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 226 | 81 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.3 | 3.0 | 260 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 288.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.6 | 4.6 | 339 | 79 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.9 | 11.8 | 26 | 74 | 1,016.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.2 | 12.1 | 27 | 67 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 74 | 18.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.3 | 10.6 | 30 | 65 | 1,021.9 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 100 | 321.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.5 | 8.3 | 38 | 69 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.3 | 5.6 | 32 | 63 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 2.5 | 1.8 | 8 | 61 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 19.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.5 | 1.7 | 122 | 51 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 399.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.0 | 2.1 | 252 | 58 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 65.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.7 | 5.6 | 300 | 79 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.0 | 3.0 | 302 | 80 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in North China Head?
Now 4.9 C with overcast skies and a 6.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.2 to 9.3 C, max wind 12.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 288 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 North China Head today?
Sunrise around 07:44 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 10h 26m.
What is the local time in North China Head?
Local time is 20:49. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is North China Head?
North China Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of North China Head?
DEM 8 m.
Where is North China Head located?
It is at 49.61665, -55.71487 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is North China Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
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