Location & Surroundings
The Big Sand is a beach in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Antigonish, 65 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 1080 km to the west. The nearest airport is Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, 82 km away.
Overview
The Big Sand is beach in Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- Type beach (BCH)
- a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 2' 0" N, 61° 55' 55" 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 Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:55
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 19:24
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Nearby
Weather in The Big Sand
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Big Sand, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 17.6 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
4.4 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,021.5 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 13.6 | 4.4 | 229 | 81 | 1,021.5 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 4.7 | 205 | 83 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 5.5 | 218 | 78 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 7.4 | 204 | 70 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 601.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 6.1 | 182 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 200.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 7.8 | 154 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 7.26 / 7.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 4.7 | 217 | 99 | 1,004.4 | 9.12 / 16.38 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 6.7 | 272 | 79 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 49 | 192.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.9 | 6.2 | 317 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.10 / 0.20 | 96 | 138.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.4 | 5.2 | 332 | 88 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 5.7 | 356 | 75 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 5.3 | 10 | 58 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 662.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.4 | 2.8 | 42 | 83 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 238.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Big Sand?
Now 13.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 17.6 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Big Sand today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 19:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 42m.
What is the local time in The Big Sand?
Local time is 04:55. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is The Big Sand?
The Big Sand is a beach.
What is the elevation of The Big Sand?
DEM 1 m.
Where is The Big Sand located?
It is at 45.03345, -61.93188 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Big Sand in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry