Location & Surroundings
Sheep's Head is a headland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Conception Bay South, 59 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 1755 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. John's International Airport, 74 km away.
Overview
Sheep's Head 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 headland (HDLD)
- a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 58' 0" N, 52° 56' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 94 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:22
- Sunrise 07:34
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 10 h 23 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sheep's Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sheep's Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 11.0 C, max wind 9.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 389 W/m2.
Temperature
5.7 C
Wind
4.7 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,023.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 239 | 83 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.5 | 8.4 | 253 | 79 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.4 | 8.5 | 242 | 83 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 33.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.0 | 8.8 | 248 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 389.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.8 | 9.0 | 251 | 90 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.2 | 6.1 | 255 | 94 | 1,005.1 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.7 | 7.6 | 294 | 78 | 1,005.5 | 0.32 / 0.77 | 5 | 32.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.7 | 8.9 | 296 | 46 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 434.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 2.1 | 7.0 | 298 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 59.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.1 | 7.0 | 283 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.3 | 9.3 | 299 | 54 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 33.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.9 | 8.1 | 302 | 47 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 405.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 2.5 | 5.7 | 291 | 62 | 1,018.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 43.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sheep's Head?
Now 5.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 11.0 C, max wind 9.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 389 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's Head today?
Sunrise around 07:34 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 10h 23m.
What is the local time in Sheep's Head?
Local time is 09:22. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Sheep's Head?
Sheep's Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Sheep's Head?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Sheep's Head located?
It is at 46.96659, -52.94807 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sheep's Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry