Location & Surroundings
Sand Spit is a cape in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Stephenville, about 105 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1380 km to the west. The nearest airport is Stephenville International Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Sand Spit is spit in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 43' 0" N, 57° 54' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 3 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 07:06
- Sunrise 07:48
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 10 h 36 min
Weather in Sand Spit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sand Spit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 6.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Temperature
6.1 C
Wind
4.2 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,021.6 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 6.1 | 4.2 | 351 | 80 | 1,021.6 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.6 | 3.9 | 19 | 84 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.6 | 3.3 | 46 | 75 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 25.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.9 | 3.1 | 190 | 70 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 441.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.3 | 1.7 | 167 | 89 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.5 | 3.1 | 162 | 92 | 1,022.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.7 | 3.0 | 156 | 93 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.1 | 2.0 | 128 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.12 / 0.24 | 100 | 107.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 6.2 | 0.2 | 300 | 96 | 1,010.3 | 5.17 / 5.40 | 100 | 20.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.3 | 3.5 | 356 | 90 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 2.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.0 | 15.3 | 32 | 83 | 1,007.0 | 0.15 / 2.87 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.5 | 15.5 | 26 | 77 | 1,008.3 | 1.01 / 3.89 | 100 | 94.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 0.8 | 11.8 | 7 | 78 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 19.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sand Spit?
Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 6.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 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 Sand Spit today?
Sunrise around 07:48 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 10h 36m.
What is the local time in Sand Spit?
Local time is 07:06. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Sand Spit?
Sand Spit is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sand Spit?
DEM 3 m.
Where is Sand Spit located?
It is at 47.71669, -57.91517 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sand Spit in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry