Location & Surroundings
Sloop Point is a cape in Virginia, United States. The nearest larger town is Williamsburg, 22 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 185 km to the north. The nearest airport is Melville Airstrip, 17 km away.
Also known as: Stoop Point
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° 13' 52" N, 76° 56' 56" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: 2 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 34 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:09
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 11 h 29 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sloop Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sloop Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 20.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 100 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,023.8 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 | 18.5 | 1.8 | 59 | 49 | 1,023.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 2.2 | 56 | 57 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 1.9 | 48 | 69 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 3.7 | 83 | 65 | 1,026.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 100.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 4.7 | 79 | 95 | 1,025.6 | 4.28 / 4.29 | 100 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 6.7 | 96 | 96 | 1,021.7 | 9.42 / 13.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 4.5 | 109 | 98 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 8.34 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 2.4 | 116 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 4.30 | 99 | 48.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 5.1 | 211 | 92 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 3.44 | 3 | 142.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 4.4 | 230 | 94 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 4.3 | 299 | 92 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 4.8 | 325 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.10 / 0.18 | 100 | 150.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 2.0 | 353 | 83 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 140.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sloop Point?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 20.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 100 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 Sloop Point today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 29m.
What is the local time in Sloop Point?
Local time is 03:09. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sloop Point?
Sloop Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sloop Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM 2 m.
Where is Sloop Point located?
It is at 37.23098, -76.94885 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sloop Point in?
It is in United States.