Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador
Rigolet is a community in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 327. Rigolet is located at 54.1791°N, 58.4310°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: A0K.
Rigolet commands a steadfast position on the Atlantic coast, where the land rises into the Sunday Hill to meet the expansive sky. It lies 108.6 km south-south-east of Makkovik, NL (from Makkovik, NL: bearing 152°T), and is situated 10.5 km east of Middle House. The terrain here holds a stark, salt-washed clarity, where the light at dusk turns the water into a sheet of hammered silver, reflecting the quiet endurance of the earth. Beyond the immediate shore, the North River flows through the distant wilderness, its presence felt in the way the wind carries the crisp, sharp scent of inland pines toward the sea. Historically, Rigolet served as a crucial nexus for trade and travel, anchored by its deep connection to the surrounding waters and the movement of goods along the coast. The local economy relies on the seasonal bounty of the land and sea, with many residents engaged in traditional harvesting practices that have sustained families for generations. People here navigate the seasons with a practical wisdom, moving from the demands of summer work to the quieter, more introspective tasks of the winter months, ensuring that the knowledge of the land remains a living resource. Cultural life in Rigolet centers on a profound respect for Inuit heritage, which informs the daily interactions and local traditions that define the character of the people. Visitors find that the social life of Rigolet gathers strength in the sharing of stories and the persistence of ancestral skills, which are passed down with care rather than fanfare. There is a particular stillness in the air here, a silence that does not feel empty but rather heavy with the weight of long winters and the enduring strength of those who have made their home among the hills and the tides.
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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 | Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 54.179068°N, 58.431039°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | A0K |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Rigolet, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rigolet, 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 Rigolet includes coordinates 54.179068°N, 58.431039°W. Postal FSA: A0K. 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.