Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador
Carbonear is a town in Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It has a population of approximately 4,696. Carbonear is located at 47.7315°N, 53.2327°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A1Y.
Carbonear rests upon the rugged, salt-sprayed edge of the Atlantic coast, anchored by the sturdy prominence of the Saddle Hill. It lies 17.2 km north-north-east of Bay Roberts, NL (from Bay Roberts, NL: bearing 15°T), and is situated 9.3 km south-south-east of Halfway House. The terrain here holds a particular austerity, where the earth rises to meet the sea with a firmness that defines the horizon. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the landscape opens into a quiet expanse, with Lady Lake situated about 5 km away providing a still, freshwater contrast to the restless tides of the coast. When the sun begins its slow descent, the light catches the slopes of Saddle Hill, turning the rocks to a bruised, melancholic violet that lingers long after the warmth has left the air. The history of Carbonear is rooted in the persistence of those who looked to the sea for sustenance, shaping an economy long defined by the demands of the fishery and the trade routes of the North Atlantic. While the Bannerman River flows about 7 km away, its presence serves as a quiet reminder of the inland waterways that once supported the early expansion of the region. Today, the local economy reflects a shift toward a broader service sector, though the structural memory of maritime industry remains visible in the wharves and the functional architecture of the waterfront. Residents move through their days with a practical focus, their work habits reflecting a long-standing familiarity with the unpredictable cycles of the Atlantic weather. Cultural life in Carbonear maintains a character shaped by its isolation and its enduring connection to the coastal environment. Marine Drive Provincial Park, located about 32 km away, offers a space where the wilder edges of the landscape are preserved, allowing for a perspective on the raw, unadorned beauty of the province. The people of Carbonear carry a distinct sense of their own history, valuing the stories passed down through generations that anchor them to this specific piece of the coast. There is a quiet satisfaction in the way the local life adheres to the seasons, a steady persistence that feels as permanent as the granite hills overlooking the harbor.
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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.
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| Location | Carbonear, Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 47.731503°N, 53.232661°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A1Y |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carbonear, 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 Carbonear includes coordinates 47.731503°N, 53.232661°W, situated in Carbonear. Postal FSA: A1Y. 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.