Location & Surroundings
Rix Island is an island in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grand Falls-Windsor, 94 km to the south. The national capital Ottawa is about 1550 km to the west. The nearest airport is Buchans Airport, about 115 km away.
Overview
Rix Island (Newfoundland and Labrador) is island in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Also known as: TR Rix Island (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
49° 45' 0" N, 55° 59' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 54 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 00:12
- Sunrise 07:51
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 10 h 12 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rix Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rix Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 11.0 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 107 W/m2.
Temperature
11.0 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,019.6 hPa
Clouds
53 %
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 | 11.0 | 2.2 | 265 | 47 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.7 | 6.6 | 245 | 67 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.7 | 7.1 | 250 | 68 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.4 | 8.4 | 249 | 77 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.0 | 6.0 | 245 | 83 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 106.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.1 | 6.9 | 267 | 70 | 1,003.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 73 | 11.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.7 | 4.9 | 298 | 79 | 1,003.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.7 | 7.7 | 280 | 53 | 1,005.5 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 52 | 19.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.3 | 9.2 | 285 | 56 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 389.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.0 | 7.7 | 288 | 71 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 58.7 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.1 | 7.2 | 294 | 68 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.3 | 7.9 | 301 | 58 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 16.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 3.2 | 9.0 | 298 | 50 | 1,013.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 6 | 382.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rix Island?
Now 11.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 11.0 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 107 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 Rix Island today?
Sunrise around 07:51 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 10h 12m.
What is the local time in Rix Island?
Local time is 00:12. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Rix Island?
Rix Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Rix Island?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Rix Island located?
It is at 49.74997, -55.99818 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rix Island in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry