Location & Surroundings
Pointe Escarpée is a point in New Caledonia. The nearest larger town is We, 80 km to the southeast. The national capital Noumea is about 200 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ouvea Ouloup Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Cap Escarpé
Basic Data
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 28' 0" S, 166° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Pacific/Noumea
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XPF)
- Phone Prefix +687
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:47
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Escarpe Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Escarpe Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 8.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 22.1 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
8.6 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
1.09 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 | 21.3 | 8.6 | 120 | 67 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 8.7 | 120 | 61 | 1,017.1 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 7.0 | 104 | 59 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 285.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 6.5 | 115 | 65 | 1,017.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 26 | 619.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 9.4 | 118 | 81 | 1,019.3 | 1.03 / 1.09 | 97 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 9.1 | 123 | 77 | 1,016.8 | 0.89 / 1.98 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 8.2 | 115 | 68 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 98 | 288.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 6.8 | 117 | 67 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 38 | 457.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 6.9 | 123 | 73 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 6.5 | 126 | 74 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 5.2 | 133 | 70 | 1,015.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 2 | 451.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 4.3 | 131 | 71 | 1,013.3 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 5 | 702.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.6 | 5.5 | 122 | 74 | 1,015.3 | 0.34 / 0.38 | 5 | 6.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Escarpe Point?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 8.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 22.1 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Escarpe Point today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Escarpe Point?
Local time is 05:47. Time zone: Pacific/Noumea (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Escarpe Point?
Escarpe Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Escarpe Point?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Escarpe Point located?
It is at -20.46667, 166.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Escarpe Point in?
It is in New Caledonia.