Location & Surroundings
Throgs Point is a cape in New York, United States, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Whitestone, 3 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 350 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Evers Seaplane Base, 5 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
40° 48' 17" N, 73° 47' 27" W
- Elevation 3 m (DEM: 7 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:13
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 16:51
- Day length 10 h 26 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Throgs Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Throgs Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 17.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 315 W/m2.
Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,032.0 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 15.0 | 2.1 | 245 | 34 | 1,032.0 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 2.7 | 209 | 51 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 174.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.2 | 2.6 | 235 | 54 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 2.4 | 239 | 53 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 4.5 | 230 | 35 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 314.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 2.7 | 219 | 48 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 136.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.2 | 2.9 | 230 | 54 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.8 | 1.9 | 228 | 67 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.2 | 3.4 | 217 | 42 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 396.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 2.4 | 180 | 77 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 130.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.4 | 2.4 | 219 | 83 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.7 | 1.7 | 188 | 89 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 4.2 | 176 | 63 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 392.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Throgs Point?
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 17.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 315 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 Throgs Point today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 16:52 (local time). Day length about 10h 28m.
What is the local time in Throgs Point?
Local time is 21:13. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Throgs Point?
Throgs Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Throgs Point?
Elevation about 3 m. DEM 7 m.
Where is Throgs Point located?
It is at 40.80482, -73.79097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Throgs Point in?
It is in United States.