River of Ponds, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About River of Ponds, Newfoundland and Labrador
River of Ponds is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 173. River of Ponds is located at 50.5304°N, 57.3830°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A0J.
River of Ponds rests quietly along the rugged Atlantic coast, where the salt-heavy air meets the steady, persistent flow of the water that gives the place its name. It lies 19.8 km south-south-west of Port au Choix, NL (from Port au Choix, NL: bearing 192°T), and is situated 18.9 km south of Gargamelle. The landscape surrounding River of Ponds is defined by a raw, elemental clarity, with Two Tree Hill rising as a sentinel over the shoreline and the expansive River of Ponds Lake shimmering only a short distance inland. At dusk, the light here turns a bruised, metallic violet, catching the froth of the waves before they break against the cold stone of the coast. To the north, the Table Point Ecological Reserve preserves the ancient, fossil-rich limestone floors that define the geology of this edge of the world. The geography dictates a life lived in accordance with the tides and the wind, where the quietude of the surroundings is broken only by the shifting of the Atlantic or the seasonal pull of the currents. The history of River of Ponds is tied to the industry of the sea, where generations have looked toward the water as the primary source of their livelihood and local identity. Families in River of Ponds maintain a persistence shaped by the northern climate, prioritizing the practical work of harvesting the catch and preparing for the winters that arrive with a sharp, biting stillness. Life moves with the deliberate pace of those who understand that the environment is not something to be conquered, but something to be observed with deep, unwavering attention. Despite the isolation, there is a distinct pride in the local traditions, and the daily chores of the residents carry a weight of purpose that anchors them to this particular stretch of the coast.
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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.
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| Location | River of Ponds, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 50.530394°N, 57.382989°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A0J |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This River of Ponds, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for River of Ponds, 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 River of Ponds includes coordinates 50.530394°N, 57.382989°W. Postal FSA: A0J. 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.