Location & Surroundings
Groton Long Point is a cape in Connecticut, United States, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Groton, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 505 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Groton-New London Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: Long Point
Overview
Groton Long Point is DE Landspitze in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in New London County, United States.
The elevation is around 7 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in New London 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
41° 18' 25" N, 72° 0' 18" W
- Elevation 7 m (DEM: 6 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:21
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Groton Long Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Groton Long Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 18.3 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 181 W/m2.
Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 15.1 | 4.2 | 74 | 93 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 4.6 | 141 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 180.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 6.5 | 199 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 2 | 88.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 7.1 | 225 | 91 | 1,010.1 | 0.38 / 0.43 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 5.7 | 253 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 5.3 | 256 | 73 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 491.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 6.5 | 339 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 197.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 4.9 | 322 | 78 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.6 | 5.7 | 9 | 78 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 3.3 | 32 | 39 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 513.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.0 | 3.6 | 141 | 65 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 217.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.0 | 5.7 | 142 | 75 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.0 | 7.6 | 155 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Groton Long Point?
Now 15.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 18.3 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 181 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 Groton Long Point today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 15m.
What is the local time in Groton Long Point?
Local time is 15:21. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Groton Long Point?
Groton Long Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Groton Long Point?
Elevation about 7 m. DEM 6 m.
Where is Groton Long Point located?
It is at 41.30704, -72.00507 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Groton Long Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry