Location & Surroundings
Sphinx Island is a coastline in British Columbia, Canada. The nearest larger town is Ganges, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 3570 km to the east. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 28 km away.
Overview
Sphinx Island is island in British Columbia, Canada.
It is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Also known as: TR Sphinx Island
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in British Columbia
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
48° 53' 44" N, 123° 25' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone America/Vancouver
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:08
- Sunrise 07:31
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sphinx Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sphinx Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 12.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 308 W/m2.
Temperature
11.3 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,022.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 11.3 | 2.9 | 124 | 82 | 1,022.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.5 | 4.9 | 133 | 85 | 1,021.5 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.2 | 3.0 | 115 | 89 | 1,023.4 | 1.61 / 1.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.6 | 0.3 | 105 | 88 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 86 | 29.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 2.5 | 338 | 82 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 308.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.5 | 2.4 | 295 | 88 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 15.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.0 | 2.7 | 317 | 89 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.4 | 2.2 | 342 | 84 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 110.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.2 | 1.8 | 331 | 79 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 433.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.2 | 1.5 | 313 | 83 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 16.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.9 | 0.7 | 337 | 82 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 1.7 | 109 | 70 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 106.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.0 | 3.3 | 134 | 71 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 368.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sphinx Island?
Now 11.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 12.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 308 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 Sphinx Island today?
Sunrise around 07:31 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Sphinx Island?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Sphinx Island?
Sphinx Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Sphinx Island?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Sphinx Island located?
It is at 48.89545, -123.43170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sphinx Island in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry