Location & Surroundings
Hinkle Gap is a gap in West Virginia, United States, at 517 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, 30 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 46' 57" N, 79° 24' 2" W
- Elevation 517 m (DEM: 537 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:12
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:12
- Day length 10 h 22 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Hinkle Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hinkle Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 5.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 193 W/m2.
Temperature
5.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 299 | 82 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.1 | 3.0 | 290 | 82 | 1,017.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.0 | 4.3 | 286 | 76 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 192.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.5 | 4.0 | 302 | 81 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 44.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.6 | 2.4 | 285 | 84 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.2 | 2.1 | 278 | 96 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.6 | 2.8 | 282 | 41 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 386.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.8 | 2.9 | 266 | 72 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 208.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.8 | 5.2 | 278 | 62 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.7 | 3.4 | 273 | 84 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.1 | 5.3 | 288 | 48 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 390.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.5 | 2.6 | 275 | 82 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 207.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.2 | 1.9 | 262 | 79 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hinkle Gap?
Now 5.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 5.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 193 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 Hinkle Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 17:12 (local time). Day length about 10h 22m.
What is the local time in Hinkle Gap?
Local time is 08:12. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Hinkle Gap?
Hinkle Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Hinkle Gap?
Elevation about 517 m. DEM 537 m.
Where is Hinkle Gap located?
It is at 38.78261, -79.40060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hinkle Gap in?
It is in United States.