Location & Surroundings
Sandy Point is a cape in Maryland, United States, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Berlin, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 180 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ocean City Municipal Airport, 8 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
38° 14' 50" N, 75° 9' 8" W
- Elevation 3 m (DEM: 3 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 24 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:20
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 16:53
- Day length 10 h 19 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sandy Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandy Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 16.4 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 414 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
9.3 m/s NW (305 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 16.4 | 9.3 | 305 | 48 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.1 | 5.2 | 317 | 60 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 179.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.7 | 4.2 | 311 | 71 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.8 | 3.8 | 292 | 76 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 6.5 | 229 | 51 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.8 | 3.6 | 242 | 66 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 177.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 3.4 | 320 | 71 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.9 | 2.6 | 351 | 80 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.6 | 1.9 | 133 | 53 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 406.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.1 | 3.3 | 144 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 171.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 4.2 | 139 | 84 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 3.6 | 165 | 84 | 1,001.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.1 | 6.0 | 234 | 81 | 997.5 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 100 | 96.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Point?
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 9.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 16.4 C, max wind 9.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 414 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 Sandy Point today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 16:53 (local time). Day length about 10h 18m.
What is the local time in Sandy Point?
Local time is 01:20. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Sandy Point?
Sandy Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sandy Point?
Elevation about 3 m. DEM 3 m.
Where is Sandy Point located?
It is at 38.24734, -75.15213 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Point in?
It is in United States.