Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
Stephenville is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It has a population of approximately 6,540. Stephenville is located at 48.5476°N, 58.5476°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A2N.
Stephenville rests upon the edge of the Atlantic coast, where the salt-heavy air meets the cooling shadow of the Whale Back Ridge. It lies 15.2 km north-north-west of St. George's, NL (from St. George's, NL: bearing 345°T), and is situated 12.5 km west-south-west of Black Duck Siding. The horizon here possesses a sharp clarity, defined by the meeting of sky and sea that softens only when the mist rolls in from the deep water. Inland, the landscape reveals its quiet strength, with the Harrys River cutting a path through the earth about 10 km away, its movement providing a steady, low hum beneath the sound of the coastal winds. At dusk, the light stretches thin and silver across the terrain, illuminating the rugged textures of the ground and grounding the observer in the immediate, physical reality of the Newfoundland shore. The history of Stephenville remains tied to the transition of industry and the shifting utility of its expansive land. Once defined by a significant military presence, the local economy has since pivoted toward diverse sectors, including aviation services and education, with the campus of the College of the North Atlantic serving as a center for regional development. The legacy of these changing roles is visible in the layout of the streets and the functional architecture that occupies the space between the coast and the nearby wilderness. Daily life follows the requirements of a working port and a hub for the surrounding region, where the persistence of the people mirrors the endurance of the land itself. Cultural life in Stephenville carries the influence of a heritage shaped by island isolation and the resilience required to thrive near the Whale Back Ridge. Residents often find recreation in the outdoors, with Barachois Pond Provincial Park located about 23 km away, offering a space to walk among the trees and observe the stillness of the interior. The character of the people is marked by a directness of speech and a readiness to assist, reflective of a life lived in close proximity to the elements. While Stephenville does not claim the fame of global icons, it sustains a distinct identity rooted in its geography, where the cold Atlantic brine and the quietude of the provincial park provide a constant, grounding presence for all who live there.
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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 | Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 48.547614°N, 58.547556°W |
| Timezone | Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30) |
| Postal FSA | A2N |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Stephenville, 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 Stephenville includes coordinates 48.547614°N, 58.547556°W. Postal FSA: A2N. 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.