Location & Surroundings
Thorns Point is a cape in Maryland, United States. The nearest larger town is California, 3 km to the west. The national capital Washington is 81 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Naval Air Station Patuxent River, 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° 18' 46" N, 76° 28' 34" W
- Elevation 0 m (DEM: 1 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 284 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:19
- Sunrise 07:20
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 10 h 59 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Thorns Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Thorns Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 18.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
7.8 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 7.8 | 4.1 | 336 | 69 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 5.5 | 356 | 30 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 510.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.7 | 3.6 | 342 | 62 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 248.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.9 | 4.3 | 0 | 77 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 4.8 | 29 | 79 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 4.2 | 23 | 45 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 483.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.8 | 4.9 | 82 | 71 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 236.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.2 | 3.0 | 74 | 75 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.6 | 3.0 | 44 | 80 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 1.6 | 116 | 49 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 484.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.4 | 1.8 | 103 | 70 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 232.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 1.9 | 115 | 79 | 1,034.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.6 | 1.7 | 23 | 85 | 1,035.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Thorns Point?
Now 7.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 18.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 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 Thorns Point today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Thorns Point?
Local time is 15:19. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Thorns Point?
Thorns Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Thorns Point?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM 1 m.
Where is Thorns Point located?
It is at 38.31290, -76.47606 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Thorns Point in?
It is in United States.