Location & Surroundings
Point Folly is a cape in Connecticut, United States, at 275 m elevation. The nearest larger town is West Torrington, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 450 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Murphy's Landing Balloonport, 6 km away.
Also known as: Gillet's Folly · The Folly
Overview
Point Folly is DE Landspitze in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in Litchfield County, United States.
The elevation is around 275 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Litchfield 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
41° 42' 33" N, 73° 13' 24" W
- Elevation 275 m (DEM: 281 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:54
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 10 h 45 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Point Folly
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Point Folly, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 14.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 368 W/m2.
Temperature
4.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,033.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 312 | 72 | 1,033.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 2.3 | 291 | 32 | 1,032.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 368.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.4 | 1.4 | 308 | 61 | 1,034.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 168.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.2 | 1.5 | 320 | 64 | 1,035.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.2 | 1.6 | 315 | 69 | 1,035.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 2.1 | 258 | 32 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 470.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.3 | 0.9 | 281 | 60 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 193.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.1 | 1.4 | 295 | 72 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.7 | 1.5 | 302 | 74 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 3.1 | 291 | 40 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 453.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.4 | 1.7 | 310 | 73 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 180.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.7 | 3.5 | 344 | 88 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.6 | 1.9 | 348 | 78 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Point Folly?
Now 4.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.1 to 14.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 368 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 Point Folly today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Point Folly?
Local time is 18:54. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Point Folly?
Point Folly is a cape.
What is the elevation of Point Folly?
Elevation about 275 m. DEM 281 m.
Where is Point Folly located?
It is at 41.70926, -73.22345 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Point Folly in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry