Location & Surroundings
The Point is a cape in West Virginia, United States, at 85 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Brunswick, 9 km to the east. The national capital Washington is 76 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Needwood Farm Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
The Point is scenic viewpoint at the Potomac River.
It is located in Jefferson County, United States.
The elevation is around 85 metre.
Media
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Jefferson County
- 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
39° 19' 22" N, 77° 43' 43" W
- Elevation 85 m (DEM: 73 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:56
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 16:59
- Day length 10 h 8 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 6.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.0 to 9.2 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 291 W/m2.
Temperature
6.2 C
Wind
6.4 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,002.3 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 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 334 | 83 | 1,002.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.2 | 6.3 | 331 | 65 | 1,005.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.2 | 7.0 | 338 | 43 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 290.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.2 | 6.7 | 318 | 59 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 176.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.0 | 2.2 | 300 | 76 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.4 | 3.4 | 298 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.6 | 7.8 | 307 | 48 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 285.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.6 | 6.5 | 302 | 70 | 1,017.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 93.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.4 | 6.2 | 297 | 68 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.2 | 5.9 | 310 | 70 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.7 | 6.2 | 318 | 66 | 1,025.0 | 0.14 / 0.16 | 96 | 106.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.4 | 2.8 | 319 | 69 | 1,028.0 | 0.06 / 0.23 | 6 | 63.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 0.5 | 1.9 | 309 | 89 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Point?
Now 6.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.0 to 9.2 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 291 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 16:59 (local time). Day length about 10h 08m.
What is the local time in The Point?
Local time is 12:56. 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 85 m. DEM 73 m.
Where is The Point located?
It is at 39.32288, -77.72860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category The Point (Harpers Ferry, West Virginia)