Location & Surroundings
Big Gap is a gap in Pennsylvania, United States, at 446 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chambersburg, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 145 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Spud View Airport, 5 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 3' 30" N, 77° 45' 2" W
- Elevation 446 m (DEM: 452 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:47
- Sunrise 07:37
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 10 h 33 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Big Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 14.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,032.2 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 327 | 86 | 1,032.2 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 2.7 | 337 | 39 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 389.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.7 | 0.7 | 351 | 60 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 158.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.0 | 0.7 | 351 | 65 | 1,033.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.6 | 1.1 | 51 | 69 | 1,034.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.0 | 2.1 | 180 | 40 | 1,031.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 311.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.8 | 1.0 | 140 | 64 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 161.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.8 | 0.9 | 153 | 63 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.7 | 0.6 | 197 | 72 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.3 | 2.1 | 180 | 58 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 103.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.1 | 1.3 | 175 | 72 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 119.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 1.3 | 186 | 72 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.5 | 1.7 | 177 | 89 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Gap?
Now 4.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 14.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 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 Big Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 10h 34m.
What is the local time in Big Gap?
Local time is 19:47. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Big Gap?
Big Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Big Gap?
Elevation about 446 m. DEM 452 m.
Where is Big Gap located?
It is at 40.05842, -77.75055 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Gap in?
It is in United States.