Location & Surroundings
Sachem Head is a cape in Connecticut, United States, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Guilford, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 455 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tweed-New Haven Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Stachems Spring · Lachems Head · Sachems Head · Sachenif
Overview
Sachem Head is DE Landspitze in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in New Haven County, United States.
The elevation is around 17 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in New Haven County
- 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° 15' 16" N, 72° 41' 47" W
- Elevation 17 m (DEM: 17 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 125 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:30
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sachem Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sachem Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 23.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
5.2 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.7 | 5.2 | 142 | 84 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 5.1 | 189 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 135.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 5.4 | 225 | 88 | 1,009.8 | 0.47 / 0.49 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 5.6 | 255 | 90 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 4.8 | 254 | 65 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 465.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 4.6 | 344 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 209.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.6 | 4.0 | 314 | 75 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.3 | 4.8 | 349 | 75 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.7 | 2.6 | 33 | 38 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 487.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 4.0 | 135 | 58 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 222.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.0 | 6.6 | 138 | 76 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 6.0 | 168 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 4.44 / 4.44 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.3 | 6.0 | 209 | 97 | 1,004.8 | 0.44 / 4.89 | 100 | 35.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sachem Head?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 23.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 465 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 Sachem Head today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 15m.
What is the local time in Sachem Head?
Local time is 20:30. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sachem Head?
Sachem Head is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sachem Head?
Elevation about 17 m. DEM 17 m.
Where is Sachem Head located?
It is at 41.25454, -72.69648 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sachem Head in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry