Location & Surroundings
Sandy Point is a cape in North Carolina, United States, at -1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Virginia Beach, 34 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Knight's Landing LLC Airport, 10 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
36° 32' 47" N, 76° 0' 45" W
- Elevation -1 m (DEM: -9999 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:01
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:02
- Day length 10 h 29 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 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 16.1 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
4.7 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 16.1 | 4.7 | 329 | 52 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 2.6 | 306 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 201.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.1 | 5.2 | 331 | 63 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.5 | 3.7 | 315 | 68 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 1.7 | 267 | 43 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 420.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.9 | 3.7 | 223 | 58 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 202.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 5.6 | 242 | 68 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.8 | 4.6 | 274 | 67 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.8 | 5.1 | 300 | 41 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 445.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 2.2 | 295 | 54 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 199.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.1 | 1.8 | 333 | 65 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.2 | 1.7 | 241 | 68 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 4.6 | 239 | 41 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 437.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Point?
Now 16.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 16.1 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 06:32 and sunset around 17:03 (local time). Day length about 10h 31m.
What is the local time in Sandy Point?
Local time is 22:01. 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 -1 m. DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Sandy Point located?
It is at 36.54626, -76.01243 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Point in?
It is in United States.