Location & Surroundings
Long Point is a cape in Michigan, United States, at 178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alpena, 96 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 945 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Drummond Island Airport, 16 km away.
Basic Data
- 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
45° 55' 5" N, 83° 34' 56" W
- Elevation 178 m (DEM: 179 m)
- Timezone America/Detroit
- 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 22:55
- Sunrise 07:44
- Sunset 18:57
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Long Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Long Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 16.7 C, max wind 10.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 372 W/m2.
Temperature
14.4 C
Wind
10.7 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,020.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 14.4 | 10.7 | 141 | 77 | 1,020.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 8.6 | 166 | 70 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 254.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.1 | 6.2 | 180 | 70 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.7 | 5.4 | 179 | 78 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 4.6 | 158 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 371.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 5.9 | 161 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 256.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.8 | 1.6 | 190 | 90 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 1.0 | 241 | 92 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.8 | 6.1 | 95 | 88 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 258.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 7.6 | 90 | 89 | 1,007.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 149.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.3 | 3.5 | 119 | 97 | 1,005.3 | 0.61 / 0.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 3.2 | 194 | 99 | 1,002.0 | 1.70 / 2.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.2 | 8.2 | 297 | 91 | 1,004.4 | 0.00 / 1.72 | 92 | 79.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Long Point?
Now 14.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 16.7 C, max wind 10.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 372 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 Long Point today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 16m.
What is the local time in Long Point?
Local time is 22:55. Time zone: America/Detroit (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Long Point?
Long Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Long Point?
Elevation about 178 m. DEM 179 m.
Where is Long Point located?
It is at 45.91808, -83.58222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Long Point in?
It is in United States.