Location & Surroundings
Steep Point is a cape in North Carolina, United States. The nearest larger town is Morehead City, 38 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 450 km to the north. The nearest airport is Wolf's Den Airport, 12 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
34° 52' 25" N, 76° 20' 48" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: -9999 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:48
- Sunrise 07:18
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Steep Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Steep Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 9.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 19.2 C, max wind 12.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
9.4 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,028.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.2 | 9.4 | 59 | 68 | 1,028.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 10.9 | 53 | 66 | 1,029.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 99 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 12.2 | 41 | 66 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 32 | 387.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.4 | 11.2 | 40 | 70 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 239.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.2 | 9.2 | 32 | 73 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 8.5 | 25 | 77 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 7.0 | 40 | 66 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 513.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 5.5 | 54 | 72 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 250.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.7 | 3.3 | 40 | 57 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 4.5 | 358 | 65 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 4.6 | 26 | 57 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 507.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 8.0 | 49 | 80 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 240.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.5 | 7.8 | 44 | 84 | 1,026.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Steep Point?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 9.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 19.2 C, max wind 12.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 388 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 Steep Point today?
Sunrise around 07:18 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Steep Point?
Local time is 09:48. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Steep Point?
Steep Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Steep Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Steep Point located?
It is at 34.87361, -76.34667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Steep Point in?
It is in United States.