Location & Surroundings
Big Stone Gap is a gap in Virginia, United States, at 558 m elevation. The national capital Washington is about 550 km to the east. The nearest airport is Powell Valley Airport, 7 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 52' 55" N, 82° 47' 14" W
- Elevation 558 m (DEM: 594 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:32
- Sunrise 07:44
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 11 h 3 min
Nearby
Weather in Big Stone Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Big Stone Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 20.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 20.2 | 1.1 | 348 | 29 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.2 | 1.4 | 12 | 63 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 300.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 0.7 | 12 | 70 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.5 | 0.6 | 4 | 78 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 2.7 | 0 | 37 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 466.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.6 | 1.7 | 21 | 71 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 295.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.7 | 1.3 | 36 | 73 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.6 | 1.5 | 45 | 70 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.0 | 1.2 | 68 | 31 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 468.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.5 | 1.4 | 34 | 64 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 293.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.8 | 1.3 | 118 | 75 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.5 | 1.3 | 142 | 78 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.2 | 0.6 | 222 | 40 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 453.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Big Stone Gap?
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 20.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 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 Stone Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 05m.
What is the local time in Big Stone Gap?
Local time is 23:32. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Big Stone Gap?
Big Stone Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Big Stone Gap?
Elevation about 558 m. DEM 594 m.
Where is Big Stone Gap located?
It is at 36.88204, -82.78711 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Big Stone Gap in?
It is in United States.