Kippens, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Kippens, Newfoundland and Labrador
Kippens is a town in Port au Port, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,842. Kippens is located at 48.5585°N, 58.6340°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A2N.
Kippens anchors itself firmly along the Atlantic coast, where the horizon meets the salt-heavy air of the Port au Port Peninsula. It lies 6.5 km west of Stephenville, NL (from Stephenville, NL: bearing 281°T), and is situated 8.9 km west-south-west of Cold Brook. The land rises with a stubborn grace toward the Whale Back Ridge, a constant presence that defines the northern skyline and shelters the low-lying stretches from the harshest maritime gales. Here, the quality of light at dusk possesses a singular, bruised clarity, turning the coastal grasses into shades of muted copper before the dark Atlantic swallows the sun. While the Fox Island River traces its path some 14 km away, the immediate terrain of Kippens remains defined by its exposed shoreline and the bracing, unpredictable dampness that lingers long after a storm has passed. Further inland, the sanctuary of Barachois Pond Provincial Park sits 30 km away, offering a contrast of sheltered woods and still water to the restless energy of the coast. Kippens evolved from a quiet rural outpost into a residential heart for the surrounding region, maintaining a character defined by the steady, pragmatic habits of those who live within sight of the tide. The local economy relies on a blend of service-based enterprise and the persistent pull of nearby industrial hubs, ensuring that Kippens functions as a home for workers who value the relative calm of the periphery. Life here follows the pulse of the seasons, marked by the arrival of spring thaw and the long, quiet endurance of winter, during which the community turns inward against the biting wind. The atmosphere carries the weight of a place that has seen generations settle into the coastal fringe, finding a particular beauty in the stark, unadorned utility of houses built to withstand the salt and the cold.
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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 | Kippens, Port au Port, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 48.558544°N, 58.633983°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A2N |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Kippens, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kippens, 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 Kippens includes coordinates 48.558544°N, 58.633983°W, situated in Port au Port. Postal FSA: A2N. 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.