Location & Surroundings
Flat Point is a polygon in Massachusetts, United States, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gloucester, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 685 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Snow Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Flat Point is cape in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
It is located in Essex County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Essex 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
42° 38' 55" N, 70° 35' 33" W
- Elevation 7 m (DEM: 8 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 365 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:41
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 10 h 59 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Flat Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Flat Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 10.7 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 W/m2.
Temperature
6.8 C
Wind
4.3 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,030.4 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 | 6.8 | 4.3 | 351 | 55 | 1,030.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.6 | 1.5 | 319 | 54 | 1,034.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.7 | 2.8 | 195 | 48 | 1,034.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 496.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.7 | 5.6 | 155 | 53 | 1,034.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 188.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.7 | 4.1 | 176 | 60 | 1,034.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.9 | 0.3 | 315 | 64 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.6 | 3.8 | 87 | 66 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 443.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.5 | 5.8 | 45 | 74 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 132.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.3 | 8.5 | 25 | 77 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.3 | 10.0 | 21 | 76 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 9.0 | 30 | 73 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 336.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.0 | 7.9 | 45 | 74 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 132.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.7 | 11.7 | 32 | 71 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Flat Point?
Now 6.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 10.7 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 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 Flat Point today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Flat Point?
Local time is 07:41. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Flat Point?
Flat Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Flat Point?
Elevation about 7 m. DEM 8 m.
Where is Flat Point located?
It is at 42.64871, -70.59254 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Flat Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry