Location & Surroundings
Knapsack Col is a gap in Wyoming, United States, at 3,737 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lander, 84 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 2760 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ralph Wenz Field, 42 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
43° 9' 16" N, 109° 39' 42" W
- Elevation 3737 m (DEM: 3734 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 13:41
- Sunrise 07:38
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 10 h 49 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Knapsack Col
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Knapsack Col, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 1.4 to 7.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Temperature
1.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,022.9 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 176 | 72 | 1,022.9 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.5 | 2.6 | 202 | 51 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 236.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.9 | 2.1 | 198 | 57 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 452.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.0 | 1.0 | 183 | 75 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.7 | 1.2 | 199 | 81 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.6 | 2.6 | 199 | 52 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 228.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.4 | 1.8 | 166 | 66 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 353.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.3 | 2.8 | 179 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 3.0 | 5.8 | 176 | 89 | 1,007.3 | 1.02 / 1.05 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.0 | 7.0 | 221 | 51 | 1,010.0 | 0.57 / 1.62 | 54 | 208.4 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.5 | 4.3 | 211 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.46 / 2.08 | 68 | 287.3 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.6 | 2.0 | 235 | 91 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 94 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | -3.4 | 1.2 | 84 | 82 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Knapsack Col?
Now 1.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 1.4 to 7.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 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 Knapsack Col today?
Sunrise around 07:38 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Knapsack Col?
Local time is 13:41. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Knapsack Col?
Knapsack Col is a gap.
What is the elevation of Knapsack Col?
Elevation about 3,737 m. DEM 3,734 m.
Where is Knapsack Col located?
It is at 43.15440, -109.66154 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Knapsack Col in?
It is in United States.