Location & Surroundings
The Basin is a bay in Nova Scotia, Canada. The nearest larger town is Antigonish, 62 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, 61 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° 8' 0" N, 61° 35' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 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 02:37
- Sunrise 07:30
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 10 h 41 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 8.8 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 10.2 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. Precip around 6.3 mm. Solar peaks near 15 W/m2.
Temperature
8.8 C
Wind
5.1 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,023.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
6.35 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 | 8.8 | 5.1 | 86 | 92 | 1,023.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.2 | 5.0 | 88 | 91 | 1,019.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.2 | 5.7 | 58 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 2.99 / 3.04 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.9 | 6.9 | 33 | 96 | 1,010.8 | 9.09 / 12.13 | 100 | 15.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.8 | 7.5 | 20 | 93 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 6.35 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.4 | 9.4 | 14 | 90 | 1,008.4 | 3.72 / 10.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.0 | 11.4 | 11 | 89 | 1,010.0 | 2.98 / 13.05 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.4 | 11.3 | 17 | 81 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 3.57 | 99 | 86.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.2 | 9.5 | 12 | 74 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 43.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.1 | 9.2 | 2 | 82 | 1,022.1 | 1.78 / 2.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.0 | 8.1 | 349 | 67 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 100 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.7 | 7.8 | 339 | 57 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 303.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.6 | 5.8 | 327 | 70 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Basin?
Now 8.8 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 10.2 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. Precip around 6.3 mm. Solar peaks near 15 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in The Basin today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 41m.
What is the local time in The Basin?
Local time is 02:37. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is The Basin?
The Basin is a bay.
What is the elevation of The Basin?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is The Basin located?
It is at 45.13345, -61.59855 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Basin in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry