Location & Surroundings
Sheltons Point is a cape in Virginia, United States, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gloucester Point, 45 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 145 km to the north. The nearest airport is Rosegill Farm Airstrip, 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
37° 39' 16" N, 76° 31' 29" W
- Elevation 2 m (DEM: 6 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:39
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 19:15
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sheltons Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sheltons Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 25.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
3.2 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,021.4 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 | 20.9 | 3.2 | 19 | 61 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 2.6 | 38 | 61 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 1.9 | 30 | 68 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 3.3 | 88 | 39 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 637.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 2.6 | 116 | 70 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 382.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 2.0 | 140 | 81 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 0.5 | 293 | 81 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 2.6 | 126 | 43 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 620.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.5 | 2.8 | 146 | 73 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 366.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 2.0 | 194 | 81 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 1.7 | 202 | 76 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 2.2 | 178 | 35 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 609.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 3.9 | 152 | 67 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 357.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sheltons Point?
Now 20.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 25.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Sheltons Point today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 19:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Sheltons Point?
Local time is 06:39. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sheltons Point?
Sheltons Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sheltons Point?
Elevation about 2 m. DEM 6 m.
Where is Sheltons Point located?
It is at 37.65431, -76.52467 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sheltons Point in?
It is in United States.