Location & Surroundings
Bluff Point is a cape in Connecticut, United States, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Groton, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 505 km to the southwest.
Also known as: Winthrop Point
Overview
Bluff Point is cape in New London County, Connecticut, USA.
It is located in New London County, United States.
The elevation is around 4 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in New London 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° 18' 51" N, 72° 2' 7" W
- Elevation 4 m (DEM: 9 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:54
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 5 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bluff Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bluff Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 17.6 C, max wind 8.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 166 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
5.8 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,005.8 hPa
Clouds
64 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 17.6 | 5.8 | 230 | 97 | 1,005.8 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.3 | 8.8 | 325 | 77 | 1,010.1 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.3 | 8.0 | 347 | 79 | 1,015.9 | 0.75 / 1.22 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.6 | 5.9 | 353 | 51 | 1,021.1 | 0.15 / 1.37 | 100 | 166.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.0 | 7.5 | 2 | 47 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.9 | 5.7 | 19 | 60 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.4 | 4.4 | 41 | 58 | 1,035.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.1 | 3.2 | 53 | 34 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 509.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.3 | 5.0 | 67 | 60 | 1,034.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 205.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.4 | 5.2 | 42 | 78 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.2 | 6.0 | 37 | 82 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 8.2 | 43 | 59 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 325.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.0 | 9.4 | 23 | 74 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bluff Point?
Now 17.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 17.6 C, max wind 8.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 166 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 Bluff Point today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Bluff Point?
Local time is 03:54. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Bluff Point?
Bluff Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Bluff Point?
Elevation about 4 m. DEM 9 m.
Where is Bluff Point located?
It is at 41.31427, -72.03535 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bluff Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry