Location & Surroundings
Roys Point is a cape in Maine, United States, at 175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Edmundston, 41 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 1135 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Fort Kent Municipal Airport, 16 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
47° 3' 24" N, 68° 35' 21" W
- Elevation 175 m (DEM: 174 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:56
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Roys Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Roys Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 15.8 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 144 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
3.1 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,007.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 15.2 | 3.1 | 175 | 97 | 1,007.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 3.3 | 221 | 97 | 1,004.2 | 2.61 / 2.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 4.6 | 307 | 95 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 100 | 23.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.2 | 6.0 | 316 | 57 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 95 | 144.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.7 | 4.8 | 316 | 76 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 14 | 141.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.1 | 1.3 | 250 | 95 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.5 | 0.9 | 273 | 73 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 33.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 2.8 | 190 | 38 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 550.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.9 | 2.1 | 164 | 68 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 207.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 2.7 | 181 | 65 | 1,023.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 2.6 | 199 | 69 | 1,023.3 | 0.15 / 0.17 | 99 | 15.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 4.6 | 268 | 55 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 426.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.5 | 2.9 | 339 | 64 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 203.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Roys Point?
Now 15.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 15.8 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 144 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 Roys Point today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Roys Point?
Local time is 01:56. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Roys Point?
Roys Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Roys Point?
Elevation about 175 m. DEM 174 m.
Where is Roys Point located?
It is at 47.05671, -68.58921 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Roys Point in?
It is in United States.