Location & Surroundings
Cockpit Point is a cape in Virginia, United States. The nearest larger town is Cherry Hill, less than 2 km away. The national capital Washington is 42 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Buds Ferry Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: Cock Pit Point
Overview
Cockpit Point is cape in Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Prince William County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Prince William 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° 33' 38" N, 77° 15' 25" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: -9999 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:30
- Sunrise 07:20
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 8 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cockpit Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cockpit Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 15.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 W/m2.
Temperature
4.6 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,034.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 354 | 59 | 1,034.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 2.9 | 36 | 27 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 513.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.7 | 1.0 | 76 | 58 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 263.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.1 | 1.6 | 6 | 66 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.8 | 2.4 | 350 | 73 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 3.9 | 4 | 34 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 503.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.4 | 2.5 | 355 | 67 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 255.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.0 | 3.2 | 339 | 67 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.6 | 4.1 | 345 | 60 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 4.9 | 4 | 35 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 501.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 2.7 | 349 | 69 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 252.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.2 | 2.8 | 344 | 80 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.7 | 3.0 | 346 | 76 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cockpit Point?
Now 4.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 15.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 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 Cockpit Point today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Cockpit Point?
Local time is 15:30. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Cockpit Point?
Cockpit Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Cockpit Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Cockpit Point located?
It is at 38.56068, -77.25693 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cockpit Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry