Location & Surroundings
Pillar Rock is a shoals in Nova Scotia, Canada. The nearest larger town is North Sydney, 76 km to the southeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 1145 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, 91 km away.
Overview
Pillar Rock is shoal in Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Also known as: TR Pillar Rock
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- Type shoals (SHSU)
- hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 41' 0" N, 60° 57' 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 Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:51
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 18:55
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other shoals nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pillar Rock
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pillar Rock, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 15.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 347 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,020.6 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 | 14.1 | 2.4 | 137 | 72 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 2.8 | 238 | 66 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 347.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.6 | 1.1 | 131 | 79 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 147.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.8 | 2.4 | 55 | 74 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.3 | 3.8 | 39 | 75 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 6.4 | 39 | 74 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 299.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.0 | 5.9 | 58 | 73 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 109.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.4 | 4.3 | 98 | 74 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.1 | 8.1 | 114 | 81 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 34.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 6.0 | 107 | 68 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 478.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.7 | 6.7 | 119 | 80 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 137.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.1 | 3.4 | 116 | 81 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.5 | 3.6 | 111 | 86 | 1,018.4 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pillar Rock?
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 15.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 347 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 Pillar Rock today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Pillar Rock?
Local time is 19:51. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Pillar Rock?
Pillar Rock is a shoals.
What is the elevation of Pillar Rock?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Pillar Rock located?
It is at 46.68344, -60.96520 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pillar Rock in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry