Location & Surroundings
The Whalesback is a shoals in Ontario, Canada, at 175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Penetanguishene, 15 km to the south. The national capital Ottawa is about 335 km to the east. The nearest airport is Midland/Huronia Airport, 26 km away.
Overview
The Whalesback is submerged rock in Ontario, Canada.
It is located in Ontario, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Ontario
- Type shoals (SHSU)
- hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 55' 1" N, 79° 55' 59" W
- Elevation DEM: 175 m
- Timezone America/Toronto
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:37
- Sunrise 07:34
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 11 h 2 min
Other shoals nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Whalesback
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Whalesback, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 8.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.3 to 11.8 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
8.1 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 11.8 | 8.1 | 310 | 79 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.9 | 6.7 | 345 | 71 | 1,021.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 79.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 4.0 | 23 | 69 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.3 | 4.4 | 82 | 80 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.6 | 4.5 | 126 | 43 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 388.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.5 | 5.9 | 134 | 54 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 158.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.0 | 7.4 | 116 | 91 | 1,007.3 | 3.24 / 3.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.3 | 3.9 | 164 | 96 | 1,000.5 | 0.00 / 2.61 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.9 | 8.1 | 333 | 89 | 1,003.4 | 0.00 / 2.58 | 100 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.2 | 9.5 | 351 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 100 | 16.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.9 | 9.0 | 351 | 76 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.0 | 6.7 | 351 | 73 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 5 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 5.3 | 5.8 | 292 | 51 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 407.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Whalesback?
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 8.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.3 to 11.8 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 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 Whalesback today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in The Whalesback?
Local time is 22:37. Time zone: America/Toronto (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is The Whalesback?
The Whalesback is a shoals.
What is the elevation of The Whalesback?
DEM 175 m.
Where is The Whalesback located?
It is at 44.91681, -79.93297 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Whalesback in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry