Point May, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Point May, Newfoundland and Labrador
Point May is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 254. Point May is located at 46.9453°N, 55.9358°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A0E.
Point May stands as a sentinel on the Atlantic coast, where the rugged terrain of the Western Hare Hills meets the salt-heavy air of the edge of the continent. It lies 21.0 km south-west of Grand Bank, NL (from Grand Bank, NL: bearing 221°T), and is situated 6.2 km north-north-west of Calmer. The land here possesses a stark clarity, marked by the persistent wind that brushes against the low-lying scrub and rocky outcrops. When the light fades toward dusk, the horizon blurs into a singular, deep violet, turning the ocean surface into a sheet of hammered pewter that seems to hold the cooling day in suspension. Within the broader reach of this geography, the Salmonier River winds through the interior landscape thirteen kilometers away, while the waters of Inside Reservoir remain settled fourteen kilometers inland. Further along the coastline, the Fortune Head Ecological Reserve preserves the geological stillness of the earth fifteen kilometers distant, anchoring the surrounding region in a deep, stony silence. Life in Point May has long turned upon the Atlantic, with the local economy rooted in the cyclical demands of the sea and the resilience required by such a remote shoreline. The houses sit low against the earth, their frames built to weather the seasonal gales that arrive with the turning of the tides. Traditions here are kept in the quiet habits of those who know the coast, where the passing of the seasons is marked by the shifting color of the grasses and the arrival of migratory birds. The people move with a deliberate grace, understanding that their existence relies on a steady, practical partnership with the elements. In the quiet evenings, the sound of the surf against the shore provides a constant, low-frequency pulse that defines the character of Point May, grounding the daily work of its inhabitants in the simple, uncompromising reality 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 | Point May, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 46.945256°N, 55.935806°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 Point May, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Point May, 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 Point May includes coordinates 46.945256°N, 55.935806°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.