Location & Surroundings
Sheep Island is an island in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Princeville, 58 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 1135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, 48 km away.
Overview
Sheep Island is island in Whitehead Harbour in Dover, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Also known as: TR Sheep Island
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 15' 28" N, 61° 9' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
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 08:33
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 10 h 53 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sheep Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sheep Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.8 C with overcast skies and a 7.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.1 to 7.0 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Temperature
3.8 C
Wind
7.8 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,022.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 3.8 | 7.8 | 310 | 63 | 1,022.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.1 | 6.8 | 293 | 66 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 25.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.0 | 6.9 | 322 | 44 | 1,031.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 497.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.0 | 4.7 | 351 | 63 | 1,036.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.2 | 1.7 | 131 | 65 | 1,037.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.6 | 4.8 | 176 | 61 | 1,037.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.5 | 6.5 | 192 | 66 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 472.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.1 | 4.5 | 189 | 81 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 93.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.0 | 0.5 | 105 | 89 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.2 | 2.5 | 46 | 92 | 1,022.1 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.3 | 4.5 | 6 | 84 | 1,019.9 | 0.52 / 0.99 | 100 | 119.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sheep Island?
Now 3.8 C with overcast skies and a 7.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.1 to 7.0 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 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 Sheep Island today?
Sunrise around 07:23 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 53m.
What is the local time in Sheep Island?
Local time is 08:33. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Sheep Island?
Sheep Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Sheep Island?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Sheep Island located?
It is at 45.25765, -61.14992 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sheep Island in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry