Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador
Placentia is a town in Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It has a population of approximately 3,289. Placentia is located at 47.2705°N, 53.9051°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A0B.
Placentia occupies a rugged stretch of the Atlantic coast where the land rises sharply into the Birchy Drook Hill. It lies 57.4 km west of Holyrood, NL (from Holyrood, NL: bearing 262°T), and is situated 0.6 km west of Dunville. The Northeast River carves its path through the terrain, meeting the sea with a cold, steady persistence that defines the character of the shoreline. When the light fades at dusk, the water takes on a bruised, metallic sheen, reflecting the sombre slopes that hem in the horizon. Those seeking the quietude of the surrounding woods might venture toward Beaver Falls, situated a short distance away, or find a different sort of stillness at Fitzgerald's Pond Provincial Park. The air here holds a sharp, salt-heavy chill, a reminder of the proximity to the open ocean that dictates the mood of every season. Placentia possesses a history deeply tied to the rhythms of the sea, having served as a strategic maritime hub since its earliest days of European settlement. The local economy has long shifted with the tides of the fishing industry, evolving from the seasonal labour of the migratory cod fishery into a more diversified base that sustains the people who remain. This resilience is visible in the architecture of the harbour, where sturdy structures stand against the Atlantic gales. The work of the day often follows the demands of the water, a habit of industry that has persisted through generations, grounding Placentia in a reality of practical, necessary toil. The cultural identity of Placentia is marked by a deep-seated pride in its heritage and a stubborn endurance that mirrors the landscape itself. Residents often gather to observe traditions that have been passed down through family lines, maintaining a sense of continuity that bypasses the need for modern fanfare. There is a specific, quiet beauty in the way the morning mist clings to the hills, softening the edges of the buildings as the day begins. While the world beyond the coast may change rapidly, the people here maintain a focus on their immediate surroundings, finding meaning in the simple, enduring presence of the Northeast River and the enduring expanse of the 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 | Placentia, Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 47.270522°N, 53.905092°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A0B |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Placentia, 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 Placentia includes coordinates 47.270522°N, 53.905092°W, situated in Placentia. Postal FSA: A0B. 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.