Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador
Grand Bank is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It has a population of approximately 2,152. Grand Bank is located at 47.0889°N, 55.7551°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A0E.
Grand Bank rests along the rugged edge of the Atlantic coast, cradled within the rising elevation of the Jenkins Hill. It lies 43.5 km south of Harbour Breton, NL (from Harbour Breton, NL: bearing 173°T), and is situated 8.0 km west-south-west of Molliers. The air here holds the sharp, salt-heavy clarity of the ocean, a weight that settles upon the land as the light fades into a bruised purple at the end of the day. To the north, the Salmonier River traverses the terrain roughly 11 km from the settlement, while the calm surface of the Outside Reservoir sits 6 km away, mirroring the vast, shifting skies of the island. The earth feels ancient and firm underfoot, defined by the persistence of stone and the relentless influence of the tides that shape the horizon. Throughout its history, Grand Bank thrived as a vital node for the Atlantic fishery, where the cold, nutrient-rich currents dictated the prosperity of generations. Men and women once relied upon the bounty of the deep, their lives turning on the seasonal arrival of cod and the subsequent labor of processing and trade. While the modern economy has diversified, the spirit of the industry lingers in the architecture and the sturdy, pragmatic layout of the buildings. The proximity to the Fortune Head Ecological Reserve, located 8 km away, preserves a geological record of immense scale, grounding the local identity in the deep, silent history of the earth itself. Life in Grand Bank maintains a quiet intensity, where the turning of the seasons is marked by the changing temper of the wind and the migration of birds across the bay. The people carry a stoic grace, valuing the traditions of the sea and the companionship found in small, shared spaces. Cultural life reflects a blend of maritime endurance and a creative spirit that finds expression in local music and storytelling, often echoing the isolation and beauty of the coastal environment. Though it remains a quiet harbor, Grand Bank serves as a waypoint for those who appreciate a life lived in proximity to the raw, unadorned power of the North Atlantic.
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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 | Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 47.088906°N, 55.755111°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A0E |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Grand Bank, 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 Grand Bank includes coordinates 47.088906°N, 55.755111°W. Postal FSA: A0E. 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.