Location & Surroundings
Ricketsons Point is a cape in Massachusetts, United States, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bliss Corner, 4 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 595 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Acushnet River Seaplane Base, 8 km away.
Also known as: Ricketson Point · Ricketson's 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
41° 34' 40" N, 70° 56' 18" W
- Elevation 3 m (DEM: -9999 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 61 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:22
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 16:26
- Day length 9 h 56 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ricketsons Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ricketsons Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.8 to 7.2 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 376 W/m2.
Temperature
2.7 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,004.6 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 2.7 | 4.3 | 336 | 84 | 1,004.6 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.8 | 4.5 | 334 | 82 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.2 | 4.1 | 275 | 53 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 376.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.8 | 5.0 | 294 | 65 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.7 | 5.1 | 293 | 85 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.1 | 5.5 | 312 | 81 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.2 | 5.8 | 321 | 50 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 372.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.7 | 5.2 | 324 | 67 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 122.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 2.6 | 3.9 | 327 | 79 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.1 | 4.1 | 333 | 85 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.2 | 2.8 | 334 | 56 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 367.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.9 | 2.9 | 330 | 68 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 123.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 3.4 | 3.4 | 319 | 78 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ricketsons Point?
Now 2.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.8 to 7.2 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 376 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 Ricketsons Point today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 16:26 (local time). Day length about 9h 56m.
What is the local time in Ricketsons Point?
Local time is 09:22. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Ricketsons Point?
Ricketsons Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Ricketsons Point?
Elevation about 3 m. DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Ricketsons Point located?
It is at 41.57788, -70.93837 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ricketsons Point in?
It is in United States.