Location & Surroundings
Watsons Point is a cape in Virginia, United States, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aquia Harbour, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is 61 km to the northeast.
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° 24' 1" N, 77° 20' 15" W
- Elevation 2 m (DEM: 23 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 03:51
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 10 h 41 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Watsons Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Watsons Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 23.7 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 436 W/m2.
Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,020.8 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 | 15.0 | 1.9 | 166 | 81 | 1,020.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.9 | 1.5 | 240 | 91 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.9 | 1.6 | 286 | 78 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 4.9 | 328 | 38 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 435.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 2.7 | 356 | 58 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 218.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.4 | 2.1 | 3 | 74 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.4 | 1.9 | 5 | 74 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.9 | 14 | 38 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 350.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.2 | 1.4 | 68 | 53 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 159.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.3 | 1.2 | 81 | 63 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.1 | 0.6 | 91 | 69 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 2.0 | 149 | 37 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 354.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.6 | 2.0 | 133 | 72 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 199.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Watsons Point?
Now 15.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 23.7 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 436 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 Watsons Point today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 41m.
What is the local time in Watsons Point?
Local time is 03:51. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Watsons Point?
Watsons Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Watsons Point?
Elevation about 2 m. DEM 23 m.
Where is Watsons Point located?
It is at 38.40040, -77.33748 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Watsons Point in?
It is in United States.