Location & Surroundings
Shingle Point is a point in Louisiana, United States, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Belle Chasse, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 1550 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Braithwaite Park Airport, 5 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
29° 52' 42" N, 89° 57' 59" W
- Elevation 3 m (DEM: 0 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:13
- Sunrise 07:09
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Shingle Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shingle Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,021.6 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 | 17.4 | 2.7 | 59 | 87 | 1,021.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 3.6 | 64 | 35 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 460.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 2.9 | 127 | 66 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 393.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 2.5 | 52 | 77 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 3.3 | 42 | 63 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 4.6 | 70 | 49 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 444.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 3.0 | 113 | 68 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 378.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 2.5 | 47 | 76 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.8 | 4.0 | 59 | 76 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 5.9 | 94 | 61 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 306.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 4.3 | 92 | 83 | 1,018.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 241.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 3.2 | 86 | 87 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 3.2 | 75 | 85 | 1,017.7 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shingle Point?
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 461 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 Shingle Point today?
Sunrise around 07:09 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Shingle Point?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Shingle Point?
Shingle Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Shingle Point?
Elevation about 3 m. DEM 0 m.
Where is Shingle Point located?
It is at 29.87826, -89.96646 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shingle Point in?
It is in United States.