Location & Surroundings
Prospect Point is a cape in Maine, United States, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ellsworth, 36 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 965 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Narraguagus Airport, 25 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
44° 23' 5" N, 68° 1' 3" W
- Elevation 5 m (DEM: 9 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 09:19
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 19 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Prospect Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Prospect Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 12.0 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Temperature
9.2 C
Wind
5.9 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 9.2 | 5.9 | 291 | 80 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.3 | 8.6 | 297 | 66 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 16.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 7.2 | 318 | 45 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 533.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.9 | 4.6 | 311 | 58 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 193.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.6 | 1.5 | 344 | 62 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.0 | 2.3 | 208 | 61 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.1 | 7.7 | 218 | 68 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 413.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.0 | 7.0 | 214 | 80 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 129.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.4 | 5.6 | 222 | 90 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.1 | 0.8 | 310 | 95 | 1,008.3 | 3.32 / 3.32 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 3.7 | 268 | 73 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 0 | 428.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.5 | 9.0 | 20 | 85 | 1,009.9 | 0.08 / 0.19 | 100 | 159.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.2 | 8.1 | 37 | 74 | 1,017.0 | 0.43 / 0.62 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Prospect Point?
Now 9.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 12.0 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 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 Prospect Point today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in Prospect Point?
Local time is 09:19. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Prospect Point?
Prospect Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Prospect Point?
Elevation about 5 m. DEM 9 m.
Where is Prospect Point located?
It is at 44.38480, -68.01750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Prospect Point in?
It is in United States.