Location & Surroundings
Delaware Point is a cape in Delaware, United States, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Smyrna, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hope Creek, 11 km away.
Overview
Delaware Point is cape in New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America.
It is located in New Castle County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in New Castle 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
39° 22' 39" N, 75° 30' 56" W
- Elevation 1 m (DEM: 0 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 05:23
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 16:50
- Day length 10 h 8 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Delaware Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Delaware Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.2 to 11.9 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 22 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
3.0 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
996.5 hPa
Clouds
52 %
Precip
0.53 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 | 11.9 | 3.0 | 311 | 88 | 996.5 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.8 | 5.2 | 281 | 89 | 996.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.9 | 6.8 | 317 | 88 | 1,000.0 | 0.68 / 0.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.6 | 6.1 | 325 | 95 | 1,003.3 | 0.77 / 1.58 | 100 | 22.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.2 | 6.0 | 332 | 94 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.0 | 4.9 | 320 | 86 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 1.2 | 5.1 | 308 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.7 | 7.5 | 311 | 51 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 377.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.7 | 4.3 | 283 | 71 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 100.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.3 | 5.1 | 286 | 78 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.9 | 5.3 | 310 | 80 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.4 | 6.8 | 329 | 48 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 350.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.2 | 4.6 | 321 | 60 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 146.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Delaware Point?
Now 11.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.2 to 11.9 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 22 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Delaware Point today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 16:50 (local time). Day length about 10h 08m.
What is the local time in Delaware Point?
Local time is 05:23. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Delaware Point?
Delaware Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Delaware Point?
Elevation about 1 m. DEM 0 m.
Where is Delaware Point located?
It is at 39.37761, -75.51548 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Delaware Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry