Location & Surroundings
Grindstone Gap is a gap in Kentucky, United States, at 311 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lebanon, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 730 km to the east. The nearest airport is Taylor County Airport, 14 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 26' 48" N, 85° 11' 50" W
- Elevation 311 m (DEM: 308 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 17:40
- Sunrise 08:02
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Grindstone Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grindstone Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 24.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,024.6 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 12.1 | 1.4 | 41 | 63 | 1,024.6 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 3.3 | 75 | 44 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 371.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 3.4 | 58 | 39 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 262.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.4 | 3.9 | 78 | 45 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.6 | 3.0 | 99 | 53 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 182 | 34 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 230.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 2.5 | 105 | 48 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 138.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 1.0 | 167 | 57 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.2 | 1.4 | 104 | 71 | 1,025.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.4 | 0.8 | 148 | 92 | 1,025.9 | 1.74 / 1.81 | 100 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.6 | 3.4 | 117 | 95 | 1,025.5 | 13.16 / 14.97 | 100 | 10.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.1 | 4.2 | 136 | 95 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 5.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.9 | 3.9 | 148 | 94 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grindstone Gap?
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 24.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 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 Grindstone Gap today?
Sunrise around 08:02 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Grindstone Gap?
Local time is 17:40. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Grindstone Gap?
Grindstone Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Grindstone Gap?
Elevation about 311 m. DEM 308 m.
Where is Grindstone Gap located?
It is at 37.44673, -85.19718 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grindstone Gap in?
It is in United States.