Ford, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Ford, Newfoundland and Labrador
Ford is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Ford is located at 56.4664°N, 61.1925°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: A0P.
Ford rests upon the rugged, salt-sprayed edge of the Atlantic coast, where the land meets the sea with a stark, uncompromising grace. It lies 33.2 km east-south-east of Nain, NL (from Nain, NL: bearing 103°T), and is situated 37.4 km north-east of Iggiak. The horizon here is dominated by the presence of Naksaluk Hill, which rises from the earth like a dormant sentinel guarding the shoreline against the persistent sweep of northern winds. At dusk, the light catches the rocky crags of Naksaluk Hill, turning the stone a bruised, shimmering violet that lingers long after the sun has slipped beneath the waves. The air in Ford tastes of brine and cold stone, carrying a clarity that makes the distant, grey swells of the ocean seem close enough to touch. The history of Ford lingers in the quiet persistence of those who have made a living from the harsh, cold bounty of the Atlantic waters. Life in Ford moves according to the demands of the tides and the seasonal migration of the sea, grounding the inhabitants in a cycle that predates modern convenience. While the economy remains modest, the daily labor of the people reflects a deep knowledge of the coastal terrain and the unpredictable character of the northern climate. Despite the isolation, Ford maintains a steady, watchful character, defined by the enduring strength of a settlement that has learned to thrive in the shadow of Naksaluk Hill.
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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 | Ford, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 56.466389°N, 61.1925°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | A0P |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Ford, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ford, 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 Ford includes coordinates 56.466389°N, 61.192500°W. Postal FSA: A0P. Telephone area code: 709, 879. Timezone: Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3).
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.