Location & Surroundings
Big Point is a cape in Louisiana, United States, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marksville, 24 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 1600 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Louisiana Delta South End Landing Strip, 12 km away.
Overview
Big Point is a point.
It is located in LaSalle Parish, United States.
The elevation is around 13 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in LaSalle Parish
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 20' 22" N, 92° 2' 37" W
- Elevation 13 m (DEM: 15 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:35
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 10 h 56 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Big Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 150 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
4.0 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.2 | 4.0 | 137 | 95 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 3.3 | 122 | 93 | 1,018.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 5.0 | 143 | 77 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 90.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 4.9 | 140 | 75 | 1,014.8 | 0.04 / 0.11 | 70 | 149.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 4.2 | 144 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 4.0 | 151 | 89 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 5.5 | 182 | 60 | 1,012.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 311.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 3.4 | 203 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 6.06 / 6.10 | 98 | 210.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.6 | 1.8 | 297 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 2.09 / 8.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 2.4 | 323 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 2.5 | 304 | 50 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 377.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 1.9 | 334 | 59 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 354.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.4 | 1.4 | 53 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Point?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 150 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Big Point today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Big Point?
Local time is 10:35. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Big Point?
Big Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Big Point?
Elevation about 13 m. DEM 15 m.
Where is Big Point located?
It is at 31.33935, -92.04374 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry