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The Blocks

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Location & Surroundings

The Blocks is an island in Nova Scotia, Canada. The nearest larger town is Princeville, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 1130 km to the west. The nearest airport is Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, 17 km away.

Overview

The Blocks is island in Nova Scotia, Canada.

It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Basic Data

  • Country Canada
  • Located in Nova Scotia
  • Type island (ISL)
  • a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    45° 34' 1" N, 61° 11' 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 Water
  • Currency Dollar (CAD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in The Blocks

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Blocks, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 13.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 17.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.

Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
3.3 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,022.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.04 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 13.4 3.3 284 73 1,022.9 - / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
6h 15.8 3.0 296 80 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 43.9 n/a
12h 17.8 3.9 309 69 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 436.9 n/a
18h 13.7 1.8 351 77 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 86.4 n/a
Tomorrow 13.4 1.5 105 79 1,019.8 0.04 / 0.04 99 0.0 n/a
30h 14.7 4.1 180 96 1,014.8 0.52 / 0.56 100 10.6 n/a
36h 14.4 7.6 234 93 1,008.5 3.76 / 4.31 100 34.9 n/a
42h 12.2 7.1 321 75 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.72 0 60.2 n/a
Saturday 10.5 10.2 297 63 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.00 30 0.0 n/a
54h 11.7 10.6 326 68 1,011.0 0.21 / 0.21 30 52.5 n/a
60h 11.7 9.7 323 65 1,015.1 0.15 / 0.36 100 399.3 n/a
66h 9.4 8.5 328 58 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.28 5 67.6 n/a
Sunday 8.3 4.2 325 59 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 18 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Blocks?
Now 13.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 17.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 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 Blocks today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 19:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in The Blocks?
Local time is 09:14. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is The Blocks?
The Blocks is a island.
What is the elevation of The Blocks?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is The Blocks located?
It is at 45.56684, -61.19852 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Blocks in?
It is in Canada.

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Sources

Last updated 2006-01-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6163438

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