Location & Surroundings
Wright Island is an island in Virginia, United States, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Williamsburg, 16 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 175 km to the north. The nearest airport is Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Wrights Islands
Overview
Wright Island is island in James City County, Virginia, United States.
It is located in James City County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in James City County
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 19' 57" N, 76° 51' 57" W
- Elevation 1 m (DEM: 8 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 19:38
- Sunrise 06:58
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wright Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wright Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 346 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
5.0 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,005.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 23.7 | 5.0 | 312 | 45 | 1,005.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 4.5 | 330 | 73 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 88.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 2.5 | 304 | 85 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 1.7 | 296 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 7.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 3.0 | 320 | 61 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 346.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.7 | 47 | 74 | 1,014.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 192.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 0.9 | 227 | 79 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.0 | 351 | 81 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.2 | 0.8 | 301 | 51 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 311.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 113 | 76 | 1,017.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 71 | 267.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 201 | 88 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 0.6 | 226 | 84 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 7.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.6 | 1.8 | 221 | 41 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 573.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wright Island?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 346 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 Wright Island today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Wright Island?
Local time is 19:38. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Wright Island?
Wright Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Wright Island?
Elevation about 1 m. DEM 8 m.
Where is Wright Island located?
It is at 37.33237, -76.86580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wright Island in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry