Location & Surroundings
Pillar Rocks is a shoals in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 25 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sydney Mines, 85 km to the southeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 1165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, 98 km away.
Overview
Pillar Rocks is shoal in Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Also known as: TR Pillar Rocks
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° 55' 47" N, 60° 41' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 25 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 09:49
- Sunrise 07:25
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 10 h 45 min
Other shoals nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pillar Rocks
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pillar Rocks, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 10.2 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Temperature
2.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (172 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,036.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 172 | 62 | 1,036.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.7 | 6.1 | 195 | 60 | 1,035.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 23.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.2 | 9.1 | 217 | 58 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 468.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.6 | 9.8 | 213 | 82 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 108.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.3 | 7.6 | 225 | 90 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.4 | 3.4 | 257 | 88 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.1 | 6.1 | 337 | 77 | 1,021.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 304.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.5 | 6.9 | 344 | 78 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 82.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.2 | 5.0 | 9 | 75 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.9 | 3.9 | 28 | 69 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.2 | 3.0 | 52 | 65 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 442.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.1 | 3.0 | 149 | 81 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.3 | 3.5 | 192 | 84 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pillar Rocks?
Now 2.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 10.2 C, max wind 9.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 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 Rocks today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Pillar Rocks?
Local time is 09:49. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Pillar Rocks?
Pillar Rocks is a shoals.
What is the elevation of Pillar Rocks?
DEM 25 m.
Where is Pillar Rocks located?
It is at 46.92983, -60.68568 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pillar Rocks in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry