Location & Surroundings
High Head is a peak in Maine, United States, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ellsworth, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 920 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Stonington Municipal Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
High Head is cape in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 568015).
It is located in Hancock County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Hancock 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
44° 15' 16" N, 68° 34' 28" W
- Elevation 21 m (DEM: 22 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:54
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 16:15
- Day length 9 h 55 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in High Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for High Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 10.0 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 162 W/m2.
Temperature
7.1 C
Wind
4.9 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,002.6 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 7.1 | 4.9 | 264 | 76 | 1,002.6 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.6 | 3.3 | 226 | 77 | 1,002.0 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.0 | 3.9 | 295 | 70 | 1,001.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 162.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.9 | 6.2 | 304 | 77 | 1,005.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 18 | 73.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.5 | 6.7 | 294 | 74 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.7 | 5.5 | 305 | 73 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.3 | 4.0 | 286 | 63 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 176.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.3 | 3.8 | 230 | 71 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 51.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.6 | 6.2 | 280 | 77 | 1,005.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.9 | 6.9 | 311 | 79 | 1,009.2 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 78 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.7 | 6.8 | 307 | 51 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 10 | 348.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.9 | 4.1 | 316 | 65 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 106.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 3.9 | 0.9 | 327 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in High Head?
Now 7.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 10.0 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 162 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 High Head today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 16:15 (local time). Day length about 9h 55m.
What is the local time in High Head?
Local time is 11:54. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is High Head?
High Head is a cape.
What is the elevation of High Head?
Elevation about 21 m. DEM 22 m.
Where is High Head located?
It is at 44.25453, -68.57441 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is High Head in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry