Location & Surroundings
Birch Point is a cape in Michigan, United States, at 178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Traverse City, 39 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 990 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Frankfort Dow Memorial Field, 10 km away.
Overview
Birch Point is cape in Benzie County, Michigan, United States of America.
It is located in Benzie County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Benzie 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
44° 41' 30" N, 86° 6' 36" W
- Elevation 178 m (DEM: 176 m)
- Timezone America/Detroit
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:01
- Sunrise 08:17
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 10 h 22 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 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 17.7 C, max wind 10.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 277 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
6.4 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 17.7 | 6.4 | 206 | 63 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 6.2 | 184 | 64 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 213.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 10.4 | 205 | 68 | 1,014.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 7.1 | 224 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 2.45 / 2.55 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.1 | 5.3 | 289 | 68 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 0 | 277.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 6.1 | 350 | 68 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 219.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.5 | 7.4 | 319 | 66 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.2 | 5.1 | 336 | 70 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.4 | 3.6 | 311 | 59 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 302.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.8 | 1.3 | 16 | 63 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 204.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.6 | 2.1 | 116 | 62 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.9 | 3.2 | 145 | 64 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.0 | 3.2 | 201 | 48 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 184.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birch Point?
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 17.7 C, max wind 10.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 277 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Birch Point today?
Sunrise around 08:17 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 10h 22m.
What is the local time in Birch Point?
Local time is 02:01. Time zone: America/Detroit (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Birch Point?
Birch Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Birch Point?
Elevation about 178 m. DEM 176 m.
Where is Birch Point located?
It is at 44.69167, -86.11009 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birch Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry