Location & Surroundings
Bishop Point is a cape in Rhode Island, United States, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pawtucket, 2 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 580 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Downtown Providence Helistop, 5 km away.
Also known as: Bishops Point
Overview
Bishop Point is cape in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America.
It is located in Providence County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Providence 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
41° 51' 26" N, 71° 22' 29" W
- Elevation 3 m (DEM: -17 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:02
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 16:32
- Day length 10 h 6 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bishop Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bishop Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 12.5 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 179 W/m2.
Temperature
12.5 C
Wind
5.7 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,006.4 hPa
Clouds
75 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 12.5 | 5.7 | 281 | 65 | 1,006.4 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.6 | 2.7 | 251 | 73 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 111.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.9 | 3.4 | 257 | 74 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 3.8 | 262 | 70 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.6 | 5.1 | 288 | 76 | 1,005.1 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 95 | 179.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.5 | 4.3 | 303 | 68 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 70.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.7 | 3.9 | 296 | 67 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.7 | 2.8 | 255 | 83 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.9 | 4.2 | 248 | 54 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 334.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.7 | 3.1 | 239 | 75 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 118.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.2 | 3.3 | 265 | 75 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.1 | 3.0 | 302 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.5 | 3.2 | 307 | 48 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 383.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bishop Point?
Now 12.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 12.5 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 179 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bishop Point today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 16:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 06m.
What is the local time in Bishop Point?
Local time is 01:02. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Bishop Point?
Bishop Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Bishop Point?
Elevation about 3 m. DEM -17 m.
Where is Bishop Point located?
It is at 41.85732, -71.37478 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bishop Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry