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 16:40
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 17:03
- Day length 10 h 12 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 8.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 15.1 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 289 W/m2.
Temperature
8.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,000.7 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 8.8 | 0.9 | 227 | 82 | 1,000.7 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 5.2 | 263 | 57 | 996.3 | 1.24 / 1.24 | 79 | 289.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 5.5 | 293 | 75 | 999.5 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 92.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.1 | 5.2 | 311 | 77 | 1,000.9 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.9 | 5.2 | 318 | 69 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.3 | 6.4 | 330 | 43 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 307.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.9 | 4.4 | 322 | 66 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 183.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.3 | 3.0 | 301 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 0.0 | 3.3 | 303 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 5.8 | 318 | 50 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 279.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.3 | 4.4 | 301 | 71 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.4 | 3.4 | 289 | 76 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 1.4 | 2.9 | 281 | 80 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Point?
Now 8.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 15.1 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 289 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 06:51 and sunset around 17:03 (local time). Day length about 10h 12m.
What is the local time in The Point?
Local time is 16:40. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
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.