Location & Surroundings
Crab Point is a cape in North Carolina, United States. The nearest larger town is Morehead City, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 460 km to the north. The nearest airport is Morehead City State Port Terminal Airport, 3 km away.
Overview
Crab Point is cape in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America (GNIS ID = 983689).
It is located in Carteret County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Carteret 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
34° 44' 49" N, 76° 42' 11" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: 1 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:51
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Crab Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Crab Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 19.4 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
6.7 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,020.3 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 | 17.4 | 6.7 | 13 | 59 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.4 | 5.5 | 5 | 78 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 5.0 | 349 | 85 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 6.2 | 8 | 50 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 547.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 4.1 | 18 | 64 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 273.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.9 | 4.2 | 341 | 72 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.6 | 4.4 | 329 | 74 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 5.1 | 356 | 36 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 554.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.5 | 3.0 | 2 | 53 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 275.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 3.9 | 8 | 68 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.1 | 4.3 | 2 | 82 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 5.6 | 46 | 57 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 526.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.3 | 6.2 | 29 | 78 | 1,026.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 0 | 236.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Crab Point?
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 19.4 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 Crab Point today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 10m.
What is the local time in Crab Point?
Local time is 06:51. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Crab Point?
Crab Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Crab Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is Crab Point located?
It is at 34.74683, -76.70299 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Crab Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry