Location & Surroundings
Elk Gap is a gap in Tennessee, United States, at 511 m elevation. The nearest larger town is LaFollette, 18 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 695 km to the east. The nearest airport is Campbell County Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Wheelers Gap
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 25' 23" N, 84° 19' 1" W
- Elevation 511 m (DEM: 522 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:42
- Sunrise 07:41
- Sunset 19:05
- Day length 11 h 24 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Elk Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elk Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 476 W/m2.
Temperature
15.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 15.3 | 1.5 | 176 | 90 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 2.8 | 241 | 39 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 475.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 1.7 | 218 | 74 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 330.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 1.5 | 195 | 75 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.3 | 184 | 76 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 2.0 | 222 | 52 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 438.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 198 | 82 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 293.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 219 | 79 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.1 | 1.3 | 194 | 82 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 3.0 | 242 | 49 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 426.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 216 | 79 | 1,017.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 0 | 277.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 1.8 | 211 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.7 | 2.7 | 213 | 79 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elk Gap?
Now 15.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 476 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 Elk Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:41 and sunset around 19:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 24m.
What is the local time in Elk Gap?
Local time is 18:42. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Elk Gap?
Elk Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Elk Gap?
Elevation about 511 m. DEM 522 m.
Where is Elk Gap located?
It is at 36.42314, -84.31688 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elk Gap in?
It is in United States.