Location & Surroundings
Observatory Point is a point in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 187 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grand Falls-Windsor, about 175 km to the southeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 1530 km to the west. The nearest airport is Saint Anthony Airport, about 115 km away.
Overview
Observatory Point 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 point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
50° 24' 0" N, 56° 29' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 187 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
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:34
- Sunrise 07:58
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 10 h 2 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Observatory Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Observatory Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.2 to 2.1 C, max wind 10.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 376 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.2 C
Wind
10.9 m/s NW (300 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | -1.2 | 10.9 | 300 | 51 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.1 | 10.8 | 287 | 54 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 376.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.0 | 8.2 | 278 | 59 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 54.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.8 | 8.1 | 280 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.5 | 6.9 | 274 | 61 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 14.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.3 | 6.8 | 264 | 56 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 317.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.3 | 4.2 | 224 | 92 | 1,007.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 51.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.1 | 5.0 | 196 | 92 | 1,000.8 | 0.69 / 0.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.4 | 5.3 | 231 | 92 | 999.1 | 0.03 / 0.74 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.4 | 7.6 | 258 | 89 | 999.0 | 0.15 / 0.89 | 78 | 52.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 3.9 | 294 | 87 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 20.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.4 | 1.8 | 325 | 90 | 1,005.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 0.8 | 2.9 | 329 | 92 | 1,007.8 | 0.96 / 1.02 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Observatory Point?
Now -1.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.2 to 2.1 C, max wind 10.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 376 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 Observatory Point today?
Sunrise around 07:58 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 10h 02m.
What is the local time in Observatory Point?
Local time is 17:34. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Observatory Point?
Observatory Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Observatory Point?
DEM 187 m.
Where is Observatory Point located?
It is at 50.40003, -56.49814 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Observatory Point in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry