Location & Surroundings
Channel Point is a cape in Maryland, United States. The nearest larger town is Lexington Park, 46 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tangier Island Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Channel Point is cape in Somerset County, Maryland, United States of America.
It is located in Somerset County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Somerset 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
38° 0' 36" N, 76° 2' 55" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: 1 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 11:50
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 19 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Channel Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Channel Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 24.5 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
6.0 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 21.3 | 6.0 | 222 | 76 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 4.7 | 242 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.6 | 156 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 507.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 3.1 | 224 | 66 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 251.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 5.6 | 15 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 7.9 | 45 | 88 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 5.1 | 36 | 72 | 1,020.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 153.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 6.0 | 85 | 85 | 1,020.8 | 0.04 / 0.28 | 99 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.0 | 5.8 | 136 | 88 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 6.4 | 192 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.90 / 1.05 | 10 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 7.0 | 194 | 75 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 496.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 9.8 | 200 | 66 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 248.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.5 | 11.3 | 322 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 3.28 / 3.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Channel Point?
Now 21.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 24.5 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 507 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 Channel Point today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in Channel Point?
Local time is 11:50. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Channel Point?
Channel Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Channel Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is Channel Point located?
It is at 38.01012, -76.04855 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Channel Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry