Location & Surroundings
Whale Back is a cape in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bay Roberts, 27 km to the southeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 1715 km to the west. The nearest airport is St. John's International Airport, 58 km away.
Overview
Whale Back is Peninsula on the shore of Trinity Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
47° 48' 10" N, 53° 27' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 5 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 06:39
- Sunrise 07:30
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 10 h 36 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Whale Back
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Whale Back, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 8.7 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 219 W/m2.
Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,019.6 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 | 8.7 | 2.7 | 352 | 85 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.3 | 6.7 | 14 | 82 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.5 | 5.8 | 18 | 74 | 1,027.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 13.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.3 | 1.8 | 45 | 62 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 219.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.9 | 3.9 | 155 | 79 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 66.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.3 | 4.1 | 187 | 85 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.3 | 3.1 | 188 | 83 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.3 | 1.7 | 353 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 277.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 7.1 | 3.6 | 34 | 94 | 1,009.6 | 1.54 / 1.54 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.6 | 7.1 | 42 | 94 | 1,005.6 | 6.05 / 7.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.9 | 10.8 | 33 | 92 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 6.65 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.7 | 17.7 | 36 | 89 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 3.57 | 100 | 22.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.3 | 17.1 | 34 | 89 | 1,007.9 | 1.12 / 4.69 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Whale Back?
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 8.7 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 219 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 Whale Back today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 10h 36m.
What is the local time in Whale Back?
Local time is 06:39. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30).
What type of place is Whale Back?
Whale Back is a point.
What is the elevation of Whale Back?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Whale Back located?
It is at 47.80269, -53.46619 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Whale Back in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry