Location & Surroundings
Sandy Island is a coastline in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Clarenville, 54 km to the south. The national capital Ottawa is about 1685 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gander International Airport, 59 km away.
Overview
Sandy Island is island in the Northeast Arm of Alexander Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Also known as: TR Sandy 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
48° 39' 0" N, 53° 53' 52" W
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:27
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 11 h 22 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sandy Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandy Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.7 C with overcast skies and a 9.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 11.9 C, max wind 9.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 319 W/m2.
Temperature
9.7 C
Wind
9.7 m/s W (248 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
999.2 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 248 | 62 | 999.2 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.9 | 7.2 | 275 | 54 | 1,004.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 34 | 318.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.7 | 3.9 | 265 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.8 | 3.0 | 232 | 85 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.8 | 3.9 | 208 | 74 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.3 | 6.3 | 193 | 57 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 491.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.1 | 5.6 | 184 | 82 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 94.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.3 | 7.3 | 186 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.1 | 7.7 | 193 | 88 | 1,007.7 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 100 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 5.4 | 232 | 59 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 76 | 257.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.1 | 3.4 | 266 | 85 | 1,005.4 | 0.17 / 0.50 | 100 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.1 | 2.7 | 257 | 90 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.3 | 4.6 | 285 | 77 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 87 | 33.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Island?
Now 9.7 C with overcast skies and a 9.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 11.9 C, max wind 9.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 319 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 Sandy Island today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in Sandy Island?
Local time is 18:27. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Sandy Island?
Sandy Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Sandy Island?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Sandy Island located?
It is at 48.64990, -53.89780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Island in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry