Location & Surroundings
Prison Point is a cape in Maryland, United States, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is California, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is 62 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sandy Point Airport, 6 km away.
Also known as: Battle Creek 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° 26' 48" N, 76° 36' 31" W
- Elevation 1 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 Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:59
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 16:58
- Day length 10 h 16 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Prison Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Prison Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 18.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 389 W/m2.
Temperature
12.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 12.2 | 2.3 | 320 | 70 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.8 | 1.2 | 36 | 77 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 2.3 | 161 | 51 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 389.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 3.5 | 136 | 77 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 175.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.3 | 3.0 | 157 | 87 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.9 | 3.5 | 208 | 78 | 1,001.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 3.6 | 264 | 57 | 996.7 | 0.39 / 0.40 | 12 | 243.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.5 | 3.5 | 286 | 81 | 997.2 | 1.45 / 1.86 | 97 | 97.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.0 | 6.3 | 296 | 89 | 998.5 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.1 | 6.3 | 312 | 81 | 1,002.4 | 1.65 / 3.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.9 | 6.0 | 317 | 52 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 92 | 235.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.2 | 5.0 | 322 | 57 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 141.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.1 | 3.5 | 312 | 73 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Prison Point?
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.8 to 18.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 389 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 Prison Point today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 16:58 (local time). Day length about 10h 16m.
What is the local time in Prison Point?
Local time is 12:59. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Prison Point?
Prison Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Prison Point?
Elevation about 1 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is Prison Point located?
It is at 38.44679, -76.60857 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Prison Point in?
It is in United States.