Location & Surroundings
The Sunker is a shoals in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The nearest larger town is Bay Roberts, about 110 km to the northeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 1665 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. John's International Airport, about 140 km away.
Overview
The Sunker 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
46° 47' 0" N, 54° 5' 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 13:30
- Sunrise 07:29
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 10 h 42 min
Other shoals nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Sunker
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Sunker, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 9.4 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 144 W/m2.
Temperature
8.4 C
Wind
6.0 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,027.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 8.4 | 6.0 | 211 | 87 | 1,027.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.4 | 6.0 | 191 | 90 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.3 | 2.8 | 225 | 96 | 1,019.4 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 143.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 2.8 | 352 | 94 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 11.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.7 | 6.7 | 29 | 90 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.3 | 7.0 | 38 | 82 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 29.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.6 | 0.8 | 96 | 72 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 408.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.9 | 5.9 | 127 | 82 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.5 | 4.9 | 146 | 83 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.8 | 4.1 | 129 | 86 | 1,019.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 11.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.1 | 3.0 | 95 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 0.55 / 0.63 | 100 | 112.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.0 | 3.9 | 18 | 96 | 1,009.7 | 8.97 / 9.61 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.8 | 3.8 | 359 | 92 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 1.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Sunker?
Now 8.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 9.4 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 144 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 Sunker today?
Sunrise around 07:29 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 10h 43m.
What is the local time in The Sunker?
Local time is 13:30. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is The Sunker?
The Sunker is a shoals.
What is the elevation of The Sunker?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is The Sunker located?
It is at 46.78321, -54.09816 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Sunker in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry