Location & Surroundings
Poverty Point is a cape in Maryland, United States. The nearest larger town is Cambridge, 18 km to the east. The national capital Washington is 80 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ragged Island Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Brohawn Point · Brokman Point · Blood Point · Brockman 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° 29' 54" N, 76° 16' 4" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: 1 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:51
- Sunrise 07:19
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Poverty Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poverty Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 17.0 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
7.1 m/s N (358 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,020.5 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 | 17.0 | 7.1 | 358 | 43 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.4 | 4.9 | 16 | 55 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 245.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 5.6 | 354 | 65 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 6.9 | 346 | 59 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 7.7 | 357 | 39 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 509.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 6.0 | 347 | 56 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 244.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 6.7 | 18 | 70 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.2 | 6.0 | 31 | 79 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.2 | 4.7 | 26 | 45 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 485.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.4 | 4.3 | 88 | 69 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 234.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.1 | 3.2 | 92 | 69 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.5 | 3.3 | 60 | 74 | 1,034.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.2 | 1.3 | 328 | 48 | 1,033.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 483.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poverty Point?
Now 17.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 17.0 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 509 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 07:19 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Poverty Point?
Local time is 19:51. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Poverty Point?
Poverty Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Poverty Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is Poverty Point located?
It is at 38.49845, -76.26772 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poverty Point in?
It is in United States.