Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
Hopedale, 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 Hopedale.
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About Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador
Hopedale is a community in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 596. Hopedale is located at 55.4607°N, 60.2332°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: A0P.
Hopedale rests along the rugged Atlantic coast, where the land meets the sea with a stark, uncompromising clarity. It lies 79.9 km north-west of Makkovik, NL (from Makkovik, NL: bearing 306°T), and is situated 1.3 km west-south-west of Salvation. The terrain surrounding Hopedale rises into the Sektinek Hill, a formation that catches the low-slung, golden light of northern dusks and holds it against the darkening horizon. Inland, the landscape reveals itself through the presence of Ussiranniak Lake, positioned only a short distance away, while the distant, moving waters of the Hunt River carve through the broader wilderness. The air here carries a sharp, salt-crusted edge, smelling of cold depths and the vast, unsettled reach of the ocean. Hopedale traces its roots to the arrival of Moravian missionaries, whose influence remains visible in the architecture that stands against the coastal winds. The economy of Hopedale has long been defined by the sea and the seasonal cycles of the North, where residents engage in traditional harvesting and small-scale enterprise. While modern infrastructure now supports daily life, the focus persists on the stewardship of the surrounding environment and the hard-won wisdom of those who have navigated these waters for generations. The quiet work of maintaining boats and preparing for the changing seasons defines the industry here, reflecting a life that values resilience over excess. The cultural identity of Hopedale is deeply rooted in Inuit heritage, which informs the social bonds and the shared understanding of the land. Landmarks within Hopedale include historical mission buildings that serve as reminders of the past, standing with a weathered dignity against the backdrop of the Sektinek Hill. Life in Hopedale moves with the tides and the shifting ice, fostering a collective strength that is both guarded and welcoming to those who understand the gravity of the North. The spirit of the place lives in the quiet conversations held in local gathering spaces, where the history of the coast is kept alive through the voices of its people.
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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 | Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 55.460711°N, 60.233242°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 Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hopedale, 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 Hopedale includes coordinates 55.460711°N, 60.233242°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.