Riverhead, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Riverhead, Newfoundland and Labrador
Riverhead is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 165. Riverhead is located at 46.9935°N, 53.4833°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A0A.
Riverhead rests where the salt-heavy air of the Atlantic coast meets the freshwater currents of the Riverhead River. It lies 28.9 km north-north-west of Trepassey, NL (from Trepassey, NL: bearing 342°T), and is situated 9.2 km east-south-east of Admirals Beach. The terrain rises steadily toward the prominence of Shoal Bay Hill, which stands as a silent sentinel over the shifting tides and the low, scrub-brushed landscape. When the light of late afternoon strikes the water, the surface of the river turns the color of hammered pewter, reflecting a sky that feels vast and unencumbered by the weight of the interior. Life in Riverhead follows the temperament of the coast, where the weather dictates the daily movement of people and the quiet endurance of those who call this shoreline home. Beyond the immediate reach of the coast, the expanse of the Avalon Wilderness Reserve lies 22 km away, offering a contrast of rugged, protected solitude that mirrors the stillness found along the riverbanks. The economy and character of Riverhead have long been shaped by the proximity to these natural boundaries, fostering a culture that values self-reliance and a profound familiarity with the cycles of the seasons. People gather in Riverhead to maintain the traditions of a coastal life, finding purpose in the steady, rhythmic demands of a geography that refuses to be hurried.
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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 | Riverhead, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 46.993469°N, 53.4833°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A0A |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Riverhead, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Riverhead, 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 Riverhead includes coordinates 46.993469°N, 53.483300°W. Postal FSA: A0A. 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.