Location & Surroundings
Jackass Pass is a saddle in Wyoming, United States, at 3,291 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lander, 40 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 2725 km to the east. The nearest airport is Hunt Field, 40 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 46' 10" N, 109° 12' 38" W
- Elevation 3291 m (DEM: 3291 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
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 06:02
- Sunrise 07:27
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Jackass Pass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jackass Pass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.4 to 2.4 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 359 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,018.8 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 | -1.1 | 2.5 | 57 | 96 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.4 | 2.0 | 41 | 95 | 1,018.8 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.4 | 2.3 | 29 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 77 | 185.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.1 | 2.6 | 41 | 80 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 358.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.9 | 6.2 | 30 | 79 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 30h | -2.3 | 4.3 | 29 | 81 | 1,028.5 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.6 | 1.2 | 339 | 42 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 273.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.7 | 0.9 | 292 | 65 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 504.6 | n/a |
| Friday | -1.0 | 1.4 | 264 | 72 | 1,036.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.5 | 1.7 | 267 | 71 | 1,036.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.3 | 2.9 | 246 | 33 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 270.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.9 | 2.7 | 259 | 48 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 506.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 1.6 | 2.2 | 279 | 36 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jackass Pass?
Now -1.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.4 to 2.4 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 359 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 Jackass Pass today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 10m.
What is the local time in Jackass Pass?
Local time is 06:02. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Jackass Pass?
Jackass Pass is a gap.
What is the elevation of Jackass Pass?
Elevation about 3,291 m. DEM 3,291 m.
Where is Jackass Pass located?
It is at 42.76940, -109.21069 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jackass Pass in?
It is in United States.