Location & Surroundings
Pointe Colas is a point in Guadeloupe, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pointe-Noire, 5 km to the north. The national capital Basse-Terre is 22 km to the south. The nearest airport is Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: Pointe à Colas
Overview
Pointe Colas is point in Guadeloupe.
It is located in Guadeloupe, France.
Basic Data
- Country France
- Located in Guadeloupe
- 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
16° 11' 23" N, 61° 47' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone America/Guadeloupe
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +590
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:27
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pointe Colas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pointe Colas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
56 %
Precip
0.44 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 | 29.9 | 4.2 | 104 | 63 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 4.2 | 89 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 100 | 247.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 4.1 | 96 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 4.7 | 98 | 73 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 83 | 57.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.3 | 4.7 | 100 | 65 | 1,013.0 | 0.36 / 0.44 | 15 | 793.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 4.5 | 85 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 12 | 250.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 4.3 | 89 | 80 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 4.1 | 91 | 74 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 21 | 59.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.3 | 4.6 | 94 | 63 | 1,013.6 | 0.31 / 0.49 | 5 | 806.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 4.7 | 82 | 81 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 2 | 249.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 3.7 | 89 | 80 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 3.7 | 92 | 74 | 1,015.6 | 0.15 / 0.22 | 9 | 62.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.4 | 2.9 | 105 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.14 / 0.36 | 5 | 809.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pointe Colas?
Now 29.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pointe Colas today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Pointe Colas?
Local time is 01:27. Time zone: America/Guadeloupe (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Pointe Colas?
Pointe Colas is a point.
What is the elevation of Pointe Colas?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Pointe Colas located?
It is at 16.18969, -61.78419 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pointe Colas in?
It is in Guadeloupe.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry