Makkovik, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
Makkovik, 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 Makkovik.
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About Makkovik, Newfoundland and Labrador
Makkovik is a community in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 365. Makkovik is located at 55.0474°N, 59.2028°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: A0P.
Makkovik rests upon the rugged Atlantic coast, where the land meets the cold, salt-heavy breath of the northern sea. It lies 79.9 km south-east of Hopedale, NL (from Hopedale, NL: bearing 125°T), and is situated 18.4 km south of Aillik. Granite slopes rise near the Monkey Hill, casting long, sharp shadows that stretch toward the water as the light begins to fail. Inland, the Makkovik River carves its path through the quiet earth about 15 km away, while the stillness of Banana Lake holds the sky in its mirror about 14 km from the shore. The terrain here possesses a stark, unyielding clarity, where the wind carries the scent of brine and the low, persistent vibration of the tides. The history of Makkovik traces back to the early days of trade and the quiet persistence of those who established a life along these rocky shores. Fishing and the harvesting of marine resources define the local economy, anchoring the residents to the seasonal movements of the North Atlantic. Small vessels return to the docks under the grey, expansive sky, their hulls marked by the work of the season and the salt spray of the coast. This industry provides a steady purpose, shaping the daily movements of the people who navigate the challenges of a northern environment with practiced, steady hands. Cultural life in Makkovik reflects a deep connection to the Inuit heritage, preserving traditions that have survived the long winters and the shifting ice. The character of the people is marked by a resilient patience, a quality evident in the way neighbors share the labor of the season and the quiet warmth found in local gatherings. During the shorter days, the glow from windows creates small, bright constellations against the dark, vast landscape, offering a sense of sanctuary against the elements. Life moves with the necessary caution of those who understand the power of the coast, finding beauty in the austere, shifting colors of the tundra and the sudden, brilliant clarity of the northern air.
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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 | Makkovik, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 55.047394°N, 59.202842°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 Makkovik, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Makkovik, 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 Makkovik includes coordinates 55.047394°N, 59.202842°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.