Location & Surroundings
Mackay Point is a cape in South Carolina, United States, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Laurel Bay, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 780 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ridgeland Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: McKays Point · Mac Kays Point
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
32° 34' 33" N, 80° 50' 59" W
- Elevation 8 m (DEM: 12 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 35 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:04
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 11 h 11 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mackay Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mackay Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 22.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 545 W/m2.
Temperature
11.5 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,021.4 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 | 11.5 | 2.4 | 21 | 79 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 4.3 | 36 | 23 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 544.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 2.3 | 50 | 47 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 320.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.2 | 2.8 | 17 | 65 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 4.7 | 24 | 83 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 5.2 | 39 | 49 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 517.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 4.7 | 44 | 61 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 233.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 3.7 | 32 | 74 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.2 | 4.2 | 23 | 80 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 5.7 | 45 | 53 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 471.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 4.1 | 55 | 63 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 84.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 3.9 | 32 | 76 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.7 | 3.8 | 26 | 83 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mackay Point?
Now 11.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 22.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 545 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 Mackay Point today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 10m.
What is the local time in Mackay Point?
Local time is 19:04. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Mackay Point?
Mackay Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Mackay Point?
Elevation about 8 m. DEM 12 m.
Where is Mackay Point located?
It is at 32.57574, -80.84983 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mackay Point in?
It is in United States.