South River, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About South River, Newfoundland and Labrador
South River is a town in Port de Grave, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 674. South River is located at 47.5321°N, 53.2681°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A1Y.
South River rests along the Atlantic coast, anchored by the rising slopes of Foleys Hill and defined by the steady, cold movement of the South River. It lies 5.9 km south-south-east of Bay Roberts, NL (from Bay Roberts, NL: bearing 161°T), and is situated 12.9 km north-west of Gallows Cove. The landscape here holds a sharp, salt-edged clarity, where the light at dusk turns the water into a sheet of hammered pewter, reflecting the rugged contours of the shoreline. Beyond the immediate reach of the coast, the terrain rises into the resilient, rocky barrens that characterize this part of the island. While the broader wilderness remains vast, the quiet presence of Butter Pot Provincial Park lies 23 km away, standing as a reminder of the wilder, interior reaches of the island that contrast with the maritime focus of the coast. Life in South River draws its strength from the cycles of the sea and the enduring patience of those who have settled its sheltered inlets. The local economy has long been shaped by the necessity of adapting to the Atlantic, with traditions of harvesting and maritime craft informing the daily movements of the people. Architecture here remains low and sturdy, designed to withstand the persistent winds that roll off the ocean, while the air carries a crisp, mineral scent that clarifies the senses. Whether one is watching the tide pull against the mouth of the South River or observing the morning fog as it clings to the base of Foleys Hill, the character of South River is found in this persistent, quiet dialogue between the land and the reaching sea.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | South River, Port de Grave, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 47.532089°N, 53.268083°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A1Y |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This South River, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South River, 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 South River includes coordinates 47.532089°N, 53.268083°W, situated in Port de Grave. Postal FSA: A1Y. 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.