Location & Surroundings
Knapsack Pass is a saddle in California, United States, at 3,574 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mammoth Lakes, 73 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 3610 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bishop Airport, 36 km away.
Overview
Knapsack Pass is a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada, California.
It is located in California, United States.
The elevation is around 3,574 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in California
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 5' 0" N, 118° 32' 37" W
- Elevation 3574 m (DEM: 3550 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
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 06:42
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 16:51
- Day length 10 h 27 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Knapsack Pass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Knapsack Pass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 10.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Temperature
3.3 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,023.1 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 145 | 38 | 1,023.1 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.8 | 2.2 | 271 | 35 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.6 | 0.6 | 236 | 22 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 178.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.5 | 1.2 | 220 | 39 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 515.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.7 | 1.4 | 261 | 37 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.8 | 2.1 | 261 | 26 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.2 | 1.5 | 251 | 19 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 171.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.2 | 1.2 | 237 | 34 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 499.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.9 | 2.1 | 269 | 26 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.3 | 1.7 | 324 | 20 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.6 | 1.9 | 49 | 18 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 174.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.2 | 0.9 | 70 | 31 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 512.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 2.6 | 1.4 | 35 | 26 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Knapsack Pass?
Now 3.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 10.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 515 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 Pass today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 16:51 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Knapsack Pass?
Local time is 06:42. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-08:00).
What type of place is Knapsack Pass?
Knapsack Pass is a gap.
What is the elevation of Knapsack Pass?
Elevation about 3,574 m. DEM 3,550 m.
Where is Knapsack Pass located?
It is at 37.08339, -118.54366 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Knapsack Pass in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry