Location & Surroundings
Black Gap is a gap in Pennsylvania, United States, at 456 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lewistown, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 215 km to the south. The nearest airport is Shangri La Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 47' 4" N, 77° 25' 41" W
- Elevation 456 m (DEM: 464 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 12:14
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 10 h 43 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Black Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Black Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.7 to 17.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
5.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,029.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 283 | 83 | 1,029.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.7 | 1.3 | 295 | 84 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 3.4 | 293 | 49 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 420.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.6 | 1.7 | 295 | 81 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 203.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.8 | 1.2 | 347 | 91 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.8 | 1.3 | 3 | 93 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 8 | 54 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 401.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.3 | 1.5 | 83 | 79 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 181.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.3 | 1.0 | 73 | 73 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.8 | 1.0 | 117 | 76 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.4 | 2.9 | 166 | 60 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 315.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.3 | 1.3 | 126 | 91 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 122.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.8 | 1.0 | 141 | 94 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Black Gap?
Now 5.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.7 to 17.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 Black Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 43m.
What is the local time in Black Gap?
Local time is 12:14. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Black Gap?
Black Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Black Gap?
Elevation about 456 m. DEM 464 m.
Where is Black Gap located?
It is at 40.78451, -77.42805 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Black Gap in?
It is in United States.