Location & Surroundings
Harper Gap is a gap in West Virginia, United States, at 513 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Elkins, 42 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 205 km to the east. The nearest airport is Windwood Fly-In Resort Airport, 28 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 48' 28" N, 79° 22' 55" W
- Elevation 513 m (DEM: 536 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:46
- Sunrise 07:39
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Harper Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Harper Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 19.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 328 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,024.9 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 | 19.9 | 1.5 | 116 | 41 | 1,024.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.9 | 1.5 | 188 | 78 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 236.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.2 | 1.5 | 184 | 90 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.2 | 1.7 | 190 | 96 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 2.1 | 172 | 47 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 327.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.8 | 1.6 | 198 | 90 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 164.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.1 | 2.2 | 221 | 95 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 1.8 | 241 | 83 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.2 | 2.2 | 291 | 38 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 438.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.0 | 1.7 | 268 | 76 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 233.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 2.1 | 257 | 78 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.7 | 2.1 | 260 | 76 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.5 | 3.7 | 303 | 52 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 431.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Harper Gap?
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 19.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 328 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 Harper Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:39 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Harper Gap?
Local time is 00:46. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Harper Gap?
Harper Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Harper Gap?
Elevation about 513 m. DEM 536 m.
Where is Harper Gap located?
It is at 38.80789, -79.38199 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Harper Gap in?
It is in United States.