Location & Surroundings
Derrickson Point is a cape in Delaware, United States. The nearest larger town is Ocean Pines, 21 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 170 km to the west. The nearest airport is White House Farm Airport, 6 km away.
Also known as: Derickson Point
Overview
Derrickson Point is cape in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America.
It is located in Sussex County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Sussex 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° 34' 35" N, 75° 5' 41" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: 1 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:23
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 16:57
- Day length 10 h 27 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Derrickson Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Derrickson Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 21.3 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 265 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
5.4 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
28 %
Precip
2.42 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 | 17.5 | 5.4 | 187 | 94 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 5.2 | 192 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 8.1 | 189 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 7.8 | 187 | 83 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 113.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 7.5 | 194 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 2.42 / 2.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 5.4 | 204 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 7.25 / 9.67 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.4 | 2.2 | 248 | 98 | 1,009.2 | 27.76 / 37.43 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 2.3 | 107 | 97 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 35.85 | 100 | 10.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.5 | 4.5 | 314 | 96 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.5 | 8.9 | 312 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 9.2 | 288 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 359.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 8.8 | 293 | 58 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 182.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.9 | 8.2 | 273 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Derrickson Point?
Now 17.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 21.3 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 265 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Derrickson Point today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 16:57 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Derrickson Point?
Local time is 09:23. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Derrickson Point?
Derrickson Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Derrickson Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is Derrickson Point located?
It is at 38.57650, -75.09463 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Derrickson Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry