Location & Surroundings
Western Head is a headland in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Grand Falls-Windsor, about 130 km to the southeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 1495 km to the west. The nearest airport is Deer Lake Regional Airport, 84 km away.
Overview
Western 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
49° 51' 0" N, 56° 45' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 21 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 Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:38
- Sunrise 07:58
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 10 h 5 min
Other headlands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Western Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Western Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.0 to 2.8 C, max wind 9.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 378 W/m2.
Temperature
1.7 C
Wind
9.0 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,006.4 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 1.7 | 9.0 | 289 | 53 | 1,006.4 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.0 | 8.1 | 300 | 76 | 1,009.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 77 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 12h | -1.0 | 7.6 | 299 | 59 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.1 | 7.2 | 294 | 52 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 18.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.8 | 7.6 | 280 | 55 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 377.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.8 | 6.4 | 262 | 70 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.4 | 5.7 | 263 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.8 | 5.9 | 258 | 70 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 16.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 4.2 | 5.8 | 250 | 81 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 292.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.7 | 3.8 | 215 | 91 | 1,009.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 20.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.2 | 5.3 | 207 | 89 | 1,003.4 | 0.09 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.5 | 4.9 | 225 | 92 | 1,000.8 | 0.98 / 1.13 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.8 | 5.1 | 229 | 92 | 1,000.0 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 99 | 67.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Western Head?
Now 1.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.0 to 2.8 C, max wind 9.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 378 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 Western Head today?
Sunrise around 07:58 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 10h 05m.
What is the local time in Western Head?
Local time is 00:38. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Western Head?
Western Head is a headland.
What is the elevation of Western Head?
DEM 21 m.
Where is Western Head located?
It is at 49.85001, -56.76491 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Western Head in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry