Location & Surroundings
Tin Shell Point is a cape in Virginia, United States, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Poquoson, 2 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 210 km to the north. The nearest airport is Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, 14 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
37° 6' 3" N, 76° 20' 36" W
- Elevation 1 m (DEM: 2 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:40
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 16:58
- Day length 10 h 18 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tin Shell Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tin Shell Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 7.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 16.6 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 318 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
7.9 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
998.6 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 16.6 | 7.9 | 283 | 61 | 998.6 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 7.2 | 295 | 71 | 1,000.5 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.4 | 7.2 | 307 | 69 | 1,003.2 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 14 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.7 | 6.8 | 310 | 51 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 318.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.4 | 6.0 | 348 | 52 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 101.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.9 | 6.7 | 324 | 66 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.1 | 6.8 | 317 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.0 | 8.4 | 311 | 45 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 411.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 9.3 | 6.0 | 325 | 51 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 174.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 6.9 | 299 | 60 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.9 | 6.3 | 306 | 63 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.1 | 7.1 | 324 | 53 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 373.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.6 | 7.2 | 336 | 55 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tin Shell Point?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 7.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 16.6 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 318 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 Tin Shell Point today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 16:58 (local time). Day length about 10h 18m.
What is the local time in Tin Shell Point?
Local time is 06:40. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Tin Shell Point?
Tin Shell Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Tin Shell Point?
Elevation about 1 m. DEM 2 m.
Where is Tin Shell Point located?
It is at 37.10070, -76.34328 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tin Shell Point in?
It is in United States.