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Pumpkin Point

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Location & Surroundings

Pumpkin Point is a cape in Louisiana, United States, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Plaquemine, 27 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1630 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is R T Le Blanc Landing Strip, 15 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

  • Coordinates
    30° 3' 6" N, 91° 16' 6" W
  • Elevation 1 m (DEM: 4 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

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Weather in Pumpkin Point

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pumpkin Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.

Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 23.1 2.6 50 81 1,017.5 - / 0.00 81 0.0 n/a
6h 34.1 2.6 29 40 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 507.3 n/a
12h 29.1 3.6 354 43 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 47 394.2 n/a
18h 22.6 1.9 34 56 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 20.8 2.1 58 87 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 33.5 1.8 121 42 1,015.8 0.17 / 0.17 100 473.4 n/a
36h 26.8 2.9 141 69 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 98 172.6 n/a
42h 22.7 2.0 110 90 1,016.2 0.05 / 0.05 100 0.0 n/a
Saturday 21.2 1.9 101 86 1,016.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 32.5 2.2 111 36 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 94 447.9 n/a
60h 26.7 2.2 173 57 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 452.7 n/a
66h 23.3 1.7 199 74 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Sunday 21.9 0.2 282 82 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 21 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pumpkin Point?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 507 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 Pumpkin Point today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Pumpkin Point?
Local time is 18:16. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Pumpkin Point?
Pumpkin Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Pumpkin Point?
Elevation about 1 m. DEM 4 m.
Where is Pumpkin Point located?
It is at 30.05159, -91.26844 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pumpkin Point in?
It is in United States.

Sources

Last updated 2006-01-15
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4338180

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