Location & Surroundings
Poverty Point is a cape in Louisiana, United States, at 29 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tallulah, 33 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 1470 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bayou Meadows Airport, 8 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
32° 38' 12" N, 91° 24' 58" W
- Elevation 29 m (DEM: 45 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:53
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 17:11
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Nearby
Weather in Poverty Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poverty Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 17.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 339 W/m2.
Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,021.3 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 11.1 | 3.5 | 41 | 76 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 4.7 | 22 | 46 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 326.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.8 | 3.4 | 32 | 53 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 339.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.0 | 2.7 | 39 | 56 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.4 | 2.8 | 30 | 60 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 2.9 | 349 | 27 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 333.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 2.3 | 27 | 38 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 238.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.4 | 1.0 | 54 | 46 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.5 | 2.6 | 37 | 57 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 0.5 | 56 | 34 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 332.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 0.7 | 91 | 41 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 253.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.0 | 1.2 | 242 | 47 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.6 | 1.1 | 207 | 55 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poverty Point?
Now 11.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 17.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 339 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 Poverty Point today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Poverty Point?
Local time is 16:53. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Poverty Point?
Poverty Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Poverty Point?
Elevation about 29 m. DEM 45 m.
Where is Poverty Point located?
It is at 32.63680, -91.41623 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poverty Point in?
It is in United States.