Location & Surroundings
Birch Point is a cape in Maine, United States, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yarmouth, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 790 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pownal Airport, 14 km away.
Overview
Birch Point is cape in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 562350).
It is located in Cumberland County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Cumberland County
- 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
43° 45' 3" N, 70° 9' 29" W
- Elevation 2 m (DEM: 3 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:05
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 16:17
- Day length 9 h 45 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Birch Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Birch Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 7.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 291 W/m2.
Temperature
5.2 C
Wind
4.3 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,003.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 352 | 58 | 1,003.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.6 | 2.7 | 333 | 65 | 1,003.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.0 | 1.9 | 311 | 64 | 1,004.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.3 | 1.2 | 265 | 45 | 1,002.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 290.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.9 | 2.1 | 350 | 60 | 1,006.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 95 | 52.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.5 | 2.7 | 325 | 80 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.6 | 3.7 | 322 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.8 | 6.4 | 325 | 47 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 329.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.4 | 5.2 | 327 | 67 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 103.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.3 | 3.5 | 308 | 77 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 1.8 | 3.3 | 315 | 78 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.4 | 4.4 | 334 | 49 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 339.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 3.8 | 3.4 | 343 | 68 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 96.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birch Point?
Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 7.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 291 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 Birch Point today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 16:17 (local time). Day length about 9h 45m.
What is the local time in Birch Point?
Local time is 05:05. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Birch Point?
Birch Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Birch Point?
Elevation about 2 m. DEM 3 m.
Where is Birch Point located?
It is at 43.75091, -70.15810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birch Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry