Location & Surroundings
The Basin is a bay in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Princeville, 60 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, 50 km away.
Overview
The Basin is bay in Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 14' 0" N, 61° 8' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 20 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 08:03
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 16:40
- Day length 9 h 43 min
Nearby
Weather in The Basin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Basin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 7.1 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 367 W/m2.
Temperature
4.6 C
Wind
6.7 m/s NW (294 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,006.5 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 | 4.6 | 6.7 | 294 | 70 | 1,006.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.5 | 6.6 | 277 | 76 | 1,007.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.5 | 5.9 | 271 | 74 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.1 | 5.0 | 247 | 52 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 366.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.9 | 1.9 | 279 | 69 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 68.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.1 | 2.4 | 83 | 71 | 1,004.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.8 | 4.6 | 56 | 92 | 1,001.3 | 5.25 / 5.25 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.9 | 9.0 | 66 | 92 | 997.5 | 7.39 / 12.64 | 100 | 19.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.3 | 8.7 | 63 | 95 | 996.5 | 0.00 / 1.76 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.1 | 4.8 | 19 | 95 | 995.0 | 1.45 / 3.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.7 | 4.9 | 23 | 93 | 995.8 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.5 | 4.6 | 351 | 86 | 995.8 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 43.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.8 | 6.4 | 338 | 83 | 998.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 9.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Basin?
Now 4.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.5 to 7.1 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 367 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 The Basin today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 16:40 (local time). Day length about 9h 43m.
What is the local time in The Basin?
Local time is 08:03. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is The Basin?
The Basin is a bay.
What is the elevation of The Basin?
DEM 20 m.
Where is The Basin located?
It is at 45.23345, -61.14852 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Basin in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry