Jacques Fontaine, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Jacques Fontaine, Newfoundland and Labrador
Jacques Fontaine is a neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Jacques Fontaine is located at 47.5231°N, 54.9289°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A0E.
Jacques Fontaine clings to the rugged Atlantic coast, tucked securely within the Breakheart where the land yields to the persistent reach of the sea. It lies 44.6 km north-north-east of Marystown, NL (from Marystown, NL: bearing 23°T), and is situated 3.9 km south-west of Bay L'Argent. The terrain surrounding Jacques Fontaine is defined by the raw, unyielding geology of the Newfoundland coast, where the quality of light at dusk turns the salt-sprayed rocks into shades of bruised plum and charcoal. A short distance away, the Grand John River courses through the wilderness, its movement providing a steady, hidden pulse against the quietude of the hills. Life in Jacques Fontaine persists with an awareness of the elements that have long dictated the movements of those who settle near the water. The local character is shaped by the necessity of adapting to the Atlantic, where the air often carries a sharp, metallic chill that demands a certain resilience from the inhabitants. While the economy has shifted over the generations, the connection to the coastal environment remains central to the identity of Jacques Fontaine, evidenced by the way the buildings hunker low against the wind to preserve the warmth of the hearth. Even as the seasons cycle, the enduring presence of the nearby Grand John River serves as a reminder of the ancient, persistent flow of water through this solitary stretch of the province.
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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 | Jacques Fontaine, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 47.523056°N, 54.928889°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 Jacques Fontaine, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Jacques Fontaine, 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 Jacques Fontaine includes coordinates 47.523056°N, 54.928889°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.