Location & Surroundings
The Point is a cape in Virginia, United States, at 198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Front Royal, 11 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 110 km to the east. The nearest airport is Front Royal-Warren County Airport, 6 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° 52' 35" N, 78° 18' 18" W
- Elevation 198 m (DEM: 209 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:28
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 19:24
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Nearby
Weather in The Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 24.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
27 %
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 | 20.1 | 1.7 | 259 | 87 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 2.3 | 340 | 83 | 1,019.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 0 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 4.3 | 346 | 36 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 581.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.6 | 1.7 | 358 | 57 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 406.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.5 | 0.1 | 272 | 72 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.1 | 0.5 | 216 | 70 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 144 | 36 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 625.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 1.7 | 151 | 65 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 396.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.8 | 1.6 | 203 | 77 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.2 | 0.7 | 164 | 75 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 1.4 | 141 | 40 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 598.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 141 | 70 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 374.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.0 | 1.2 | 170 | 86 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Point?
Now 20.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 24.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 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 The Point today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 19:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in The Point?
Local time is 12:28. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is The Point?
The Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of The Point?
Elevation about 198 m. DEM 209 m.
Where is The Point located?
It is at 38.87650, -78.30500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Point in?
It is in United States.