Location & Surroundings
Scammon Point is a cape in Michigan, United States, at 186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alpena, 98 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 950 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Drummond Island Airport, 12 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
45° 56' 6" N, 83° 37' 31" W
- Elevation 186 m (DEM: 192 m)
- Timezone America/Detroit
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:47
- Sunrise 07:43
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 11 h 16 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Scammon Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Scammon Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 14.9 C, max wind 10.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 353 W/m2.
Temperature
13.0 C
Wind
4.7 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,021.8 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 | 13.0 | 4.7 | 304 | 54 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.3 | 1.3 | 319 | 63 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 275.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.4 | 3.9 | 133 | 68 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 8.3 | 134 | 77 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 10.7 | 143 | 78 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 352.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 7.9 | 168 | 67 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 253.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 6.7 | 180 | 70 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 3.8 | 173 | 79 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.8 | 3.7 | 167 | 68 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 334.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 3.8 | 152 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 256.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 1.8 | 178 | 89 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 2.8 | 185 | 93 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.5 | 1.2 | 117 | 79 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 237.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Scammon Point?
Now 13.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 14.9 C, max wind 10.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 353 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 Scammon Point today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 19:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 19m.
What is the local time in Scammon Point?
Local time is 23:47. Time zone: America/Detroit (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Scammon Point?
Scammon Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Scammon Point?
Elevation about 186 m. DEM 192 m.
Where is Scammon Point located?
It is at 45.93502, -83.62527 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Scammon Point in?
It is in United States.