Location & Surroundings
The Bight is a bight(s) in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bay Roberts, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1730 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. John's International Airport, 36 km away.
Overview
The Bight is Side bay of Cupids Cove in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type bight(s) (BGHT)
- an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 33' 15" N, 53° 13' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 49 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:27
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in The Bight
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Bight, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 15.9 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 W/m2.
Temperature
12.2 C
Wind
5.7 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,028.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 12.2 | 5.7 | 267 | 56 | 1,028.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.5 | 6.4 | 249 | 84 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 144.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.9 | 4.4 | 254 | 84 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 6.4 | 254 | 72 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 77.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 6.6 | 256 | 63 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 600.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.2 | 5.6 | 239 | 93 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 138.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.4 | 4.7 | 243 | 94 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 4.0 | 268 | 72 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 76.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.8 | 1.9 | 28 | 58 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 606.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.9 | 3.8 | 63 | 87 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 124.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.0 | 3.9 | 94 | 82 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.0 | 3.8 | 110 | 77 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.5 | 4.3 | 137 | 68 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 341.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Bight?
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 15.9 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 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 Bight today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 19:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in The Bight?
Local time is 22:27. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is The Bight?
The Bight is a bight(s).
What is the elevation of The Bight?
DEM 13 m.
Where is The Bight located?
It is at 47.55409, -53.21748 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Bight in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry