Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador
Wabush is a town in Menihek, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,964. Wabush is located at 52.8720°N, 66.8909°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: A2V.
Wabush rests upon a rugged expanse of the Canadian Shield, characterized by a stoic endurance beneath the expansive northern sky. It lies 10.3 km south-south-east of Labrador City, NL (from Labrador City, NL: bearing 163°T), and is situated 15.8 km east-north-east of Fermont. The land rises toward the prominence of Sudbury Hill, where the earth holds a quiet, ancient density that seems to pull the horizon closer to the observer. Near the settlement, Elephant Head Lake reflects the changing temperament of the clouds, its surface often mirroring the deep, bruised purples of an approaching dusk. The air here carries a sharp, metallic clarity, a cold breath that clarifies the senses and strips the landscape down to its essential, unadorned bones. The economy of Wabush draws its strength from the deep iron-rich veins of the earth, a history of extraction that defines the daily labor and the persistent resolve of those who dwell here. Industry serves as the heartbeat of the region, grounding the lives of residents in a cycle of production that has persisted for generations. Beyond the industrial sites, the proximity of Duley Lake Provincial Park offers a necessary reprieve, providing a space where the stillness of the boreal woods offers a counterpoint to the hum of machinery. The Waldorf River moves through the periphery, a steady, dark ribbon of water that winds through the terrain, indifferent to the human efforts carved into the surrounding slopes. Life in Wabush unfolds with a deliberate focus, shaped by the cycles of the seasons and the demands of a northern climate. The cultural character is marked by a camaraderie born of shared winters and the isolation of the interior, fostering a resilience that is rarely spoken of but always present in the way people move through their days. While no singular monument dominates the skyline, the true landmark remains the vast, sprawling terrain itself, which commands a respect that borders on reverence. In the quiet moments before dawn, when the frost clings to the edges of the iron-stained ground, Wabush feels like a solitary sentinel keeping watch over the vast, darkened interior of the continent.
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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 | Wabush, Menihek, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 52.872°N, 66.890919°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | A2V |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wabush, 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 Wabush includes coordinates 52.872000°N, 66.890919°W, situated in Menihek. Postal FSA: A2V. 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.