Location & Surroundings
Sextant Point is a cape in Alaska, United States, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ketchikan, 37 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 4375 km to the east. The nearest airport is Annette Island Airport, 4 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
55° 0' 28" N, 131° 35' 25" W
- Elevation 13 m (DEM: 13 m)
- Timezone America/Metlakatla
- Time Shift GMT -9 (DST -8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:54
- Sunrise 07:13
- Sunset 15:48
- Day length 8 h 35 min
Other capes nearby
Weather in Sextant Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sextant Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.2 C with overcast skies and a 7.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 8.5 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 73 W/m2.
Temperature
7.2 C
Wind
7.7 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
986.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.29 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 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 11 | 80 | 986.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.9 | 6.0 | 6 | 81 | 984.7 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 100 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.5 | 1.8 | 48 | 81 | 986.1 | 0.14 / 0.46 | 100 | 72.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.9 | 6.1 | 65 | 91 | 989.0 | 1.82 / 2.28 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.1 | 5.1 | 85 | 88 | 988.8 | 2.01 / 4.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.5 | 9.4 | 127 | 79 | 989.4 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.5 | 7.6 | 58 | 83 | 986.7 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 41.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.9 | 8.7 | 58 | 87 | 984.7 | 5.12 / 5.49 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.2 | 7.1 | 93 | 86 | 987.2 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.0 | 13.7 | 139 | 81 | 992.1 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 50 | 13.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.5 | 16.6 | 139 | 76 | 995.2 | 0.64 / 1.55 | 18 | 88.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.1 | 17.9 | 137 | 88 | 996.2 | 1.10 / 2.65 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.5 | 14.7 | 171 | 91 | 1,001.7 | 5.90 / 8.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sextant Point?
Now 7.2 C with overcast skies and a 7.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 8.5 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 73 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sextant Point today?
Sunrise around 07:13 and sunset around 15:48 (local time). Day length about 8h 35m.
What is the local time in Sextant Point?
Local time is 14:54. Time zone: America/Metlakatla (UTC-09:00).
What type of place is Sextant Point?
Sextant Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sextant Point?
Elevation about 13 m. DEM 13 m.
Where is Sextant Point located?
It is at 55.00778, -131.59028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sextant Point in?
It is in United States.