Location & Surroundings
Minter Point is a cape in Virginia, United States, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gloucester Point, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Holly Point Airport, 5 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
37° 22' 9" N, 76° 21' 17" W
- Elevation 1 m (DEM: 5 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 40 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:50
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 16:56
- Day length 10 h 13 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Minter Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Minter Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 11.5 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 367 W/m2.
Temperature
5.4 C
Wind
5.9 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,023.0 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 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 318 | 72 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.5 | 6.3 | 332 | 48 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 367.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.5 | 4.6 | 322 | 60 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 56.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.7 | 5.2 | 329 | 72 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.7 | 5.3 | 336 | 77 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.3 | 5.1 | 355 | 51 | 1,030.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 14 | 309.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.7 | 2.5 | 355 | 58 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 177.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.1 | 3.2 | 351 | 71 | 1,032.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.3 | 3.5 | 338 | 80 | 1,034.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 2.3 | 14 | 49 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 395.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.2 | 1.1 | 37 | 65 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 180.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.8 | 2.6 | 260 | 71 | 1,034.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.4 | 2.9 | 319 | 71 | 1,034.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Minter Point?
Now 5.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 11.5 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 367 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 Minter Point today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 16:56 (local time). Day length about 10h 13m.
What is the local time in Minter Point?
Local time is 15:50. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Minter Point?
Minter Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Minter Point?
Elevation about 1 m. DEM 5 m.
Where is Minter Point located?
It is at 37.36903, -76.35467 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Minter Point in?
It is in United States.