Location & Surroundings
Bow Gap is a saddle in Virginia, United States, at 828 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Big Stone Gap, 37 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 585 km to the east. The nearest airport is Harlan Airport, 21 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 44' 30" N, 83° 7' 23" W
- Elevation 828 m (DEM: 829 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 21:09
- Sunrise 07:52
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 10 h 48 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bow Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bow Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 430 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,025.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.6 | 0.9 | 161 | 41 | 1,025.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 1.1 | 39 | 61 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 246.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.9 | 0.9 | 114 | 66 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.6 | 0.7 | 113 | 80 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.4 | 246 | 38 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 429.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 0.6 | 359 | 62 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 269.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.8 | 0.6 | 33 | 69 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.5 | 0.8 | 73 | 74 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 1.1 | 24 | 41 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 414.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.7 | 2.0 | 30 | 72 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 232.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.1 | 1.9 | 66 | 76 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.5 | 1.5 | 101 | 71 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 2.9 | 125 | 50 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 261.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bow Gap?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.6 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 430 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 Bow Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:51 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 10h 50m.
What is the local time in Bow Gap?
Local time is 21:09. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Bow Gap?
Bow Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Bow Gap?
Elevation about 828 m. DEM 829 m.
Where is Bow Gap located?
It is at 36.74175, -83.12295 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bow Gap in?
It is in United States.