Location & Surroundings
The Head is a land in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 23 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Timberlea, 12 km to the east. The national capital Ottawa is about 930 km to the west. The nearest airport is Shearwater Airport, 32 km away.
Overview
The Head 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
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Coordinates
44° 39' 59" N, 63° 54' 11" W
- Elevation DEM: 23 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 76 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:11
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 19:11
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 17.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,035.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 8.6 | 1.4 | 24 | 84 | 1,035.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.6 | 1.5 | 34 | 90 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.9 | 1.2 | 29 | 73 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 41.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 1.7 | 111 | 43 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 628.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.2 | 1.1 | 99 | 80 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 222.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.8 | 3.2 | 35 | 83 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.3 | 3.8 | 52 | 69 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 4.9 | 73 | 53 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 380.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.7 | 4.0 | 51 | 76 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 45.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 5.0 | 41 | 77 | 1,018.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.5 | 5.9 | 52 | 64 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.8 | 7.5 | 51 | 79 | 1,014.1 | 0.79 / 0.81 | 100 | 46.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.3 | 7.5 | 60 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 3.90 / 4.70 | 100 | 35.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Head?
Now 8.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 17.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Head today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 19:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in The Head?
Local time is 06:11. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is The Head?
The Head is a island.
What is the elevation of The Head?
DEM 23 m.
Where is The Head located?
It is at 44.66633, -63.90292 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry