Location & Surroundings
Upper Head is a headland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saint-Pierre, 86 km to the west. The national capital Ottawa is about 1590 km to the west. The nearest airport is Saint-Pierre Airport, 86 km away.
Overview
Upper Head is peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type headland (HDLD)
- a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 3' 6" N, 55° 7' 24" W
- Elevation DEM: 17 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 02:36
- Sunrise 07:43
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 10 h 23 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Upper Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Upper Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 10.5 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
10.0 C
Wind
4.9 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,024.1 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 10.0 | 4.9 | 296 | 67 | 1,024.1 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.0 | 5.4 | 241 | 87 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.1 | 6.8 | 243 | 87 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.4 | 7.6 | 244 | 77 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 29.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.5 | 8.9 | 244 | 71 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 420.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.1 | 7.4 | 250 | 89 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.0 | 8.9 | 282 | 82 | 1,006.7 | 2.53 / 2.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.0 | 9.6 | 305 | 63 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 4 | 28.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.0 | 11.0 | 293 | 49 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 406.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.9 | 11.0 | 299 | 64 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 63.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.0 | 11.0 | 294 | 64 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.8 | 10.4 | 303 | 56 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 14 | 27.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.8 | 11.3 | 293 | 55 | 1,017.0 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 82 | 382.7 | 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 Upper Head?
Now 10.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 10.5 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 Upper Head today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 10h 22m.
What is the local time in Upper Head?
Local time is 02:36. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Upper Head?
Upper Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Upper Head?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Upper Head located?
It is at 47.05163, -55.12330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Upper Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry