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Samsons Point

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Location & Surroundings

Samsons Point is a cape in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Clarenville, 59 km to the south. The national capital Ottawa is about 1685 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gander International Airport, 54 km away.

Overview

Samsons 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

  • Coordinates
    48° 41' 45" N, 53° 55' 58" W
  • Elevation DEM: 24 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

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Weather in Samsons Point

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samsons Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now -0.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.4 to 5.4 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 W/m2.

Temperature
-0.1 C
Wind
4.5 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,007.3 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 -0.1 4.5 329 80 1,007.3 - / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
6h 1.5 6.2 312 63 1,012.9 0.02 / 0.02 5 45.5 n/a
12h 5.4 5.9 307 49 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 56 482.2 n/a
18h 1.0 3.4 273 80 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 3 86.2 n/a
Tomorrow -0.4 3.4 260 82 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
30h 3.4 3.5 256 67 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 44.3 n/a
36h 10.4 2.9 217 42 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 490.6 n/a
42h 3.1 3.3 187 90 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 85.7 n/a
Thursday 7.4 9.2 141 93 1,005.0 4.31 / 4.31 100 0.0 n/a
54h 13.0 7.5 177 96 991.4 0.00 / 3.24 100 2.1 n/a
60h 10.7 4.7 234 92 986.8 0.00 / 0.78 100 59.0 n/a
66h 3.9 9.8 319 96 993.1 2.92 / 3.70 100 2.8 n/a
Friday 3.5 10.3 317 88 997.6 0.00 / 2.20 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samsons Point?
Now -0.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.4 to 5.4 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 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 Samsons Point today?
Sunrise around 07:21 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Samsons Point?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Samsons Point?
Samsons Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Samsons Point?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Samsons Point located?
It is at 48.69570, -53.93280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samsons Point in?
It is in Canada.

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Last updated 2024-05-21
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6140073

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