Location & Surroundings
Rock Point is a cape in Maryland, United States, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is La Plata, 31 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is 71 km to the north. The nearest airport is Squier Landing, 3 km away.
Also known as: Newtons 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° 16' 24" N, 76° 50' 4" W
- Elevation 1 m (DEM: 1 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 80 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:43
- Sunrise 07:25
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 10 h 53 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rock Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rock Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 17.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 476 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,032.2 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 16.8 | 3.7 | 115 | 50 | 1,032.2 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 2.2 | 76 | 67 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 217.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.3 | 2.4 | 87 | 79 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.7 | 2.4 | 57 | 85 | 1,035.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 1.3 | 155 | 54 | 1,033.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 476.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.4 | 1.7 | 114 | 69 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 232.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.7 | 1.9 | 240 | 83 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.0 | 2.0 | 274 | 88 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.8 | 1.6 | 293 | 49 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 473.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.4 | 1.5 | 308 | 65 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 227.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 2.5 | 314 | 73 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.2 | 3.7 | 11 | 86 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.7 | 3.1 | 35 | 54 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 449.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rock Point?
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 17.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 476 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 Rock Point today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 10h 52m.
What is the local time in Rock Point?
Local time is 01:43. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Rock Point?
Rock Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Rock Point?
Elevation about 1 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is Rock Point located?
It is at 38.27346, -76.83441 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rock Point in?
It is in United States.