Winterton, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather
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About Winterton, Newfoundland and Labrador
Winterton is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 436. Winterton is located at 47.9528°N, 53.3145°W. It observes Newfoundland Time (UTC−3:30 / −2:30). Postal code area: A1Y.
Winterton anchors itself firmly against the salt-sprayed edge of the Atlantic coast, where the land rises into the prominence of the Rocky Hill. It lies 25.4 km north-north-west of Carbonear, NL (from Carbonear, NL: bearing 346°T), and is situated 5.0 km south-west of Hant's Harbour. The crest of the Rocky Hill catches the first grey light of morning, casting long, sharp shadows across the salt-crusted rocks that define the shoreline. Winterton holds a quiet, austere beauty, shaped by the relentless push of the tides and the cool, damp breath of the sea that clings to the skin even on the brightest afternoons. Life here moves in alignment with the temperament of the ocean, a constant negotiation between the inhabitants and the cold, deep waters that have dictated the survival of those who settled this rugged coastline. Historically, the prosperity of Winterton emerged from the bounty of the sea, with generations dedicating their labor to the harvest of the deep. While the rhythms of the fishing industry have shifted over the years, the connection to the maritime heritage persists in the weathered wood of the docks and the steady, purposeful movement of those who still look to the horizon for their livelihood. Within the narrow lanes of Winterton, the air carries the scent of brine and drying nets, a sensory reminder of the resilience required to thrive upon this stony reach of the Atlantic. The character of the people reflects the terrain—unassuming, hardy, and deeply observant of the changing weather that dictates the daily cycle of work and rest.
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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 | Winterton, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 47.952833°N, 53.314486°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 Winterton, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Winterton, 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 Winterton includes coordinates 47.952833°N, 53.314486°W. 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.