Location & Surroundings
Sharpes Point is a cape in Maryland, United States. The nearest larger town is Cambridge, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is 88 km to the west. The nearest airport is Horn Point Airport, 7 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° 31' 44" N, 76° 8' 36" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: 1 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 95 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:46
- Sunrise 07:17
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 4 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sharpes Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sharpes Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 19.6 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
6.4 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,022.3 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 | 12.1 | 6.4 | 3 | 57 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 6.8 | 7 | 43 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 506.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.6 | 4.5 | 13 | 63 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 243.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.5 | 4.9 | 17 | 70 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.4 | 6.2 | 24 | 72 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 6.9 | 7 | 45 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 503.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.5 | 5.5 | 4 | 53 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 217.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.0 | 5.6 | 359 | 62 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.1 | 6.9 | 351 | 58 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 7.3 | 349 | 37 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 496.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 5.8 | 346 | 59 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.2 | 6.2 | 12 | 75 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.2 | 4.5 | 26 | 82 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sharpes Point?
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.4 to 19.6 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 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 Sharpes Point today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Sharpes Point?
Local time is 15:46. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sharpes Point?
Sharpes Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sharpes Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is Sharpes Point located?
It is at 38.52901, -76.14328 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sharpes Point in?
It is in United States.