Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Bonavista in Bonavista South.
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About Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador
Bonavista is a town in Bonavista South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It has a population of approximately 3,190. Bonavista is located at 48.6318°N, 53.1041°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A0C.
Bonavista rests firmly upon the Atlantic coast, where the rugged edge of the Green Ridge meets the salt-heavy air of the North Atlantic. It lies 68.7 km east of Glovertown, NL (from Glovertown, NL: bearing 95°T), and is situated 12.9 km north of Catalina. The terrain here holds a stark, elemental clarity, defined by winds that strip the landscape to its essential granite bones and mossy hollows. When the sun retreats at dusk, the light turns a bruised, translucent violet, clinging to the cliff faces before surrendering to the cold, dark swell of the sea. This coastal threshold demands a certain fortitude from the land, which remains exposed and honest under a wide, restless sky. The history of Bonavista is anchored in the bounty of the deep, shaped by generations who looked to the ocean as their primary source of sustenance and livelihood. While the local economy has transitioned from the traditional reliance on the cod fishery toward a more diversified model, the influence of the maritime trade persists in the quiet industry of the docks and the seasonal pulse of tourism. Small enterprises and craft businesses now occupy the spaces once reserved for salt fish drying, yet the salt-crusted character of the waterfront persists. The people of Bonavista move with a steady, pragmatic purpose, their daily lives dictated by the shifting moods of the tides and the seasonal demands of a life lived at the edge of the continent. Cultural life in Bonavista finds its expression in the preservation of heritage structures and the enduring warmth of local hospitality. The architecture displays a vernacular resilience, with saltbox houses painted in bright, defiant colors that stand out against the muted tones of the rock and scrub. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the historic lighthouse, a structure that serves as a silent guardian overlooking the treacherous, beautiful currents of the bay. While many creative spirits have been drawn to the peninsula, the true spirit of the place lives in the resilience of its residents, who maintain their traditions with a quiet, grounded pride that feels as permanent as the coast itself.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Bonavista, Bonavista South, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 48.631792°N, 53.104133°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A0C |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Bonavista includes coordinates 48.631792°N, 53.104133°W, situated in Bonavista South. Postal FSA: A0C. Telephone area code: 709, 879. Timezone: Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.