Location & Surroundings
The Rags is a shoals in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The nearest larger town is St. John's, 5 km to the west. The national capital Ottawa is about 1775 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. John's International Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
The Rags is a shoal.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type shoals (SHSU)
- hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 34' 59" N, 52° 38' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:16
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Other shoals nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Rags
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Rags, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 7.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 10.4 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 273 W/m2.
Temperature
6.6 C
Wind
7.9 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.55 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 | 6.6 | 7.9 | 296 | 75 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.7 | 7.6 | 304 | 59 | 1,016.0 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 99 | 273.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.5 | 3.9 | 281 | 64 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 8 | 46.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.3 | 4.6 | 246 | 91 | 1,010.6 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.4 | 8.7 | 239 | 84 | 1,001.7 | 0.04 / 0.55 | 100 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.1 | 11.5 | 255 | 75 | 996.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 291.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.9 | 9.8 | 3 | 86 | 1,003.0 | 5.81 / 5.87 | 100 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.4 | 9.1 | 5 | 60 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.4 | 8.0 | 336 | 62 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 61 | 29.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.1 | 5.6 | 317 | 52 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 512.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.2 | 3.4 | 280 | 62 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.5 | 3.7 | 263 | 72 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.9 | 3.7 | 244 | 71 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 50.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Rags?
Now 6.6 C with overcast skies and a 7.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 10.4 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 273 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in The Rags today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 10m.
What is the local time in The Rags?
Local time is 18:16. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is The Rags?
The Rags is a shoals.
What is the elevation of The Rags?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is The Rags located?
It is at 47.58319, -52.64804 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Rags in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry