Fort William, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Fort William, Newfoundland and Labrador
Fort William is a locality in St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Fort William is located at 47.5711°N, 52.6969°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A1A.
Fort William clings to the rugged Atlantic coast, defined by the stony rise of Gibbett Hill and the persistent, quiet flow of the Rennie's River. It lies 12.4 km north-east of St. John's, NL (from St. John's, NL: bearing 37°T), and is situated 10.4 km east-north-east of Mount Pearl. Within this landscape, the air often holds a sharp, salt-heavy chill that clings to the skin, while the twilight softens the harsh silhouettes of the terrain into shades of bruised violet and slate. To the north, the waters of Quidi Vidi Lake reflect the changing moods of the sky, serving as a tranquil counterpoint to the restless ocean nearby. Further out, the dramatic spray of The Spout marks the edge of the world, where the land yields to the sea in a constant, rhythmic collision of foam and rock. The historical presence of Fort William lingers in the quietude of its surroundings, a vestige of defense that has long since surrendered to the slow, steady pace of local life. While the reach of industry has shifted over generations, the character of the place remains anchored in the resilience of those who endure the coastal elements. Residents often look toward the horizon where the sea meets the sky, finding a familiar solace in the endurance of the geography that has shaped their ancestors. Even the distant expanse near Marine Drive Provincial Park feels like a continuation of this singular, windswept identity, where the land does not merely exist but asserts its own stark, enduring presence.
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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 | Fort William, St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 47.571111°N, 52.696945°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A1A |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Fort William, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fort William, 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 Fort William includes coordinates 47.571111°N, 52.696945°W, situated in St. John's East. Postal FSA: A1A. 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.