Location & Surroundings
Sandy Point is a cape in Virginia, United States. The nearest larger town is Gloucester Point, 5 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 185 km to the north. The nearest airport is New Quarter Farm Airport, 9 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
37° 16' 2" N, 76° 33' 1" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: 1 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:11
- Sunrise 07:19
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 2 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 7.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 20.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.
Temperature
7.8 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,018.2 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 | 7.8 | 3.3 | 328 | 68 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 4.5 | 351 | 25 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 523.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.1 | 2.7 | 3 | 55 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 256.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.7 | 3.0 | 344 | 72 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.4 | 3.7 | 8 | 86 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 4.7 | 39 | 57 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 451.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.0 | 4.0 | 62 | 76 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 186.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.0 | 2.9 | 45 | 73 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.9 | 3.1 | 32 | 77 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 4.2 | 86 | 45 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 388.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.5 | 2.9 | 78 | 65 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 238.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 2.5 | 75 | 59 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.7 | 2.6 | 65 | 55 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Point?
Now 7.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 20.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 523 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 07:19 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Sandy Point?
Local time is 16:11. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sandy Point?
Sandy Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sandy Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is Sandy Point located?
It is at 37.26709, -76.55023 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Point in?
It is in United States.