Location & Surroundings
Gap of Sandy is a gap in Virginia, United States, at 776 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Richlands, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 470 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tazewell County Airport, 13 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 8' 44" N, 81° 53' 59" W
- Elevation 776 m (DEM: 786 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:40
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gap of Sandy
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gap of Sandy, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Temperature
4.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,031.9 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 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 132 | 53 | 1,031.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.4 | 1.2 | 146 | 48 | 1,031.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 2.0 | 344 | 26 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 493.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.7 | 1.0 | 26 | 60 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 303.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.7 | 0.5 | 53 | 69 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.6 | 0.8 | 78 | 69 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 2.4 | 3 | 29 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 487.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.1 | 1.3 | 26 | 64 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 298.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.3 | 1.0 | 104 | 72 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.4 | 1.0 | 128 | 71 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 1.7 | 334 | 32 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 479.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 1.0 | 10 | 71 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 291.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.8 | 0.3 | 84 | 84 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gap of Sandy?
Now 4.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 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 Gap of Sandy today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Gap of Sandy?
Local time is 08:40. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Gap of Sandy?
Gap of Sandy is a gap.
What is the elevation of Gap of Sandy?
Elevation about 776 m. DEM 786 m.
Where is Gap of Sandy located?
It is at 37.14567, -81.89984 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gap of Sandy in?
It is in United States.