Location & Surroundings
Nelson Point is a cape in Maryland, United States, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Easton, 18 km to the east. The national capital Washington is 69 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tilghman Whipp Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Nelsons 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
38° 42' 34" N, 76° 16' 18" W
- Elevation 2 m (DEM: -3 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:20
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nelson Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nelson Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.8 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 245 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
17 %
Precip
0.34 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 | 26.8 | 3.4 | 233 | 58 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 3.1 | 205 | 77 | 1,014.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 7 | 244.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 6.7 | 14 | 82 | 1,017.3 | 0.57 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 6.3 | 33 | 74 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 3.8 | 37 | 69 | 1,022.1 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 122.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 4.8 | 121 | 85 | 1,021.3 | 0.90 / 1.24 | 100 | 26.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.4 | 5.4 | 155 | 86 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 7.1 | 199 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 80 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 7.4 | 213 | 64 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 410.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 9.2 | 314 | 85 | 1,007.6 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 95 | 242.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 7.9 | 315 | 81 | 1,012.4 | 4.03 / 5.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.3 | 13.1 | 350 | 71 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 4.25 | 71 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.5 | 10.5 | 351 | 47 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 474.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nelson Point?
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.8 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 245 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nelson Point today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 17m.
What is the local time in Nelson Point?
Local time is 22:20. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Nelson Point?
Nelson Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Nelson Point?
Elevation about 2 m. DEM -3 m.
Where is Nelson Point located?
It is at 38.70956, -76.27161 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nelson Point in?
It is in United States.