Location & Surroundings
Point Edward is a cape in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is North Sydney, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, 14 km away.
Overview
Point Edward is peninsula in Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Also known as: GD Rubha Ìomhair
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- 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
46° 11' 15" N, 60° 13' 43" W
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone America/Glace_Bay
- 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 15:16
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Point Edward
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Point Edward, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 12.6 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 304 W/m2.
Temperature
8.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,021.5 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 | 8.5 | 1.8 | 235 | 89 | 1,021.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.6 | 3.0 | 21 | 68 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 304.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.0 | 5.0 | 347 | 82 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.6 | 4.5 | 356 | 79 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.0 | 3.8 | 17 | 71 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.9 | 3.1 | 58 | 66 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 461.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.3 | 1.7 | 145 | 82 | 1,025.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 97.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.9 | 0.6 | 170 | 93 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.3 | 0.6 | 119 | 92 | 1,016.7 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.8 | 1.5 | 21 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 3.27 / 3.31 | 100 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.4 | 5.6 | 348 | 88 | 1,010.9 | 5.87 / 9.18 | 100 | 9.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.5 | 6.8 | 345 | 74 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 6.1 | 10.0 | 360 | 64 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 13.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Point Edward?
Now 8.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 12.6 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 304 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 Point Edward today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Point Edward?
Local time is 15:16. Time zone: America/Glace_Bay (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Point Edward?
Point Edward is a point.
What is the elevation of Point Edward?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Point Edward located?
It is at 46.18747, -60.22875 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Point Edward in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry