Location & Surroundings
Sheepshead Point is a cape in Maryland, United States. The nearest larger town is Fruitland, 44 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tangier Island Airport, 27 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° 4' 17" N, 76° 0' 46" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: -9999 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:01
- Sunrise 07:17
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 2 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sheepshead Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sheepshead Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 16.6 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
8.6 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,022.4 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 | 8.6 | 20 | 69 | 1,022.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.6 | 7.6 | 15 | 48 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 514.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.5 | 6.2 | 359 | 55 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 245.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.0 | 7.6 | 344 | 65 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 7.9 | 348 | 66 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 9.0 | 335 | 43 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 514.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 7.1 | 352 | 58 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 246.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.5 | 7.4 | 11 | 69 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.5 | 7.5 | 23 | 81 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 4.5 | 14 | 56 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 487.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.7 | 7.4 | 67 | 67 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 227.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.4 | 5.3 | 65 | 67 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.8 | 5.7 | 44 | 72 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sheepshead Point?
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 16.6 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 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 Sheepshead Point today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Sheepshead Point?
Local time is 18:01. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sheepshead Point?
Sheepshead Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sheepshead Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Sheepshead Point located?
It is at 38.07151, -76.01271 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sheepshead Point in?
It is in United States.