Location & Surroundings
The Watch Tower is a mountain in British Columbia, Canada, at 2,315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Banff, 58 km to the east. The national capital Ottawa is about 3030 km to the east. The nearest airport is Golden Airport, 47 km away.
Overview
The Watch Tower is mountain in British Columbia, Canada.
It is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in British Columbia
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 24' 5" N, 116° 19' 28" W
- Elevation DEM: 2315 m
- Timezone America/Edmonton
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:42
- Sunrise 08:27
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 10 h 4 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Watch Tower
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Watch Tower, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -4.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -6.0 to 1.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 305 W/m2.
Temperature
-4.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,027.4 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | -4.1 | 1.8 | 127 | 69 | 1,027.4 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -2.9 | 1.0 | 159 | 77 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 305.4 | n/a |
| 12h | -5.8 | 0.8 | 71 | 87 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -6.0 | 0.8 | 41 | 83 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.6 | 0.9 | 243 | 55 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 99.7 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.2 | 0.9 | 328 | 74 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 274.2 | n/a |
| 36h | -2.7 | 0.3 | 254 | 81 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | -4.6 | 0.9 | 294 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -1.0 | 1.3 | 234 | 74 | 1,008.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 58.5 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.7 | 1.2 | 213 | 97 | 1,007.4 | 2.05 / 2.08 | 100 | 113.6 | n/a |
| 60h | -3.3 | 0.4 | 50 | 97 | 1,009.5 | 2.96 / 5.05 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 66h | -6.0 | 2.0 | 39 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 1.06 / 6.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -6.8 | 2.1 | 40 | 91 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 3.26 | 100 | 40.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Watch Tower?
Now -4.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -6.0 to 1.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 305 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 Watch Tower today?
Sunrise around 08:25 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 10h 08m.
What is the local time in The Watch Tower?
Local time is 20:42. Time zone: America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is The Watch Tower?
The Watch Tower is a mountain.
What is the elevation of The Watch Tower?
DEM 2,315 m.
Where is The Watch Tower located?
It is at 51.40138, -116.32439 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Watch Tower in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry