Location & Surroundings
Western Point is a cape in Maine, United States, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ellsworth, 47 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 925 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Banks Airport, 7 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
44° 7' 16" N, 68° 21' 59" W
- Elevation 8 m (DEM: 15 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:05
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 4 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Western Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Western Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 9.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.2 to 11.7 C, max wind 12.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
9.6 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 11.7 | 9.6 | 311 | 79 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.7 | 12.2 | 324 | 66 | 1,018.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 5 | 12.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.1 | 8.7 | 333 | 51 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 507.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.3 | 5.5 | 320 | 60 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 179.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.2 | 3.3 | 89 | 60 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 8.4 | 169 | 64 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.2 | 13.0 | 167 | 91 | 1,008.1 | 5.03 / 5.03 | 100 | 25.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.5 | 10.7 | 217 | 99 | 999.8 | 0.00 / 3.57 | 100 | 8.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.6 | 10.0 | 284 | 88 | 1,001.0 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.6 | 10.6 | 324 | 81 | 1,009.2 | 0.21 / 1.15 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.0 | 11.7 | 316 | 56 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 99 | 281.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.3 | 11.2 | 329 | 50 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 155.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.3 | 6.8 | 315 | 55 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Western Point?
Now 11.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 9.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.2 to 11.7 C, max wind 12.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 508 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 Western Point today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Western Point?
Local time is 12:05. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Western Point?
Western Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Western Point?
Elevation about 8 m. DEM 15 m.
Where is Western Point located?
It is at 44.12119, -68.36641 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Western Point in?
It is in United States.