Location & Surroundings
Lancaster Gap is a gap in Virginia, United States, at 846 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cave Spring, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 330 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Trussmark Airport, 16 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 8' 36" N, 80° 6' 27" W
- Elevation 846 m (DEM: 858 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:42
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 17:16
- Day length 10 h 25 min
Nearby
Weather in Lancaster Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lancaster Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 15.8 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 408 W/m2.
Temperature
8.3 C
Wind
3.8 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 8.3 | 3.8 | 284 | 55 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.4 | 3.2 | 285 | 67 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 5.5 | 300 | 34 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 408.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.3 | 2.0 | 283 | 61 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 221.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.6 | 2.0 | 275 | 73 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.5 | 2.0 | 280 | 73 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 3.4 | 277 | 26 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 1.8 | 278 | 58 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 213.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.1 | 1.9 | 278 | 75 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.4 | 1.6 | 285 | 87 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 1.8 | 179 | 35 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 395.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.1 | 1.6 | 217 | 57 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 192.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.3 | 1.4 | 238 | 67 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lancaster Gap?
Now 8.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 15.8 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 408 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 Lancaster Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 10h 25m.
What is the local time in Lancaster Gap?
Local time is 10:42. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Lancaster Gap?
Lancaster Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Lancaster Gap?
Elevation about 846 m. DEM 858 m.
Where is Lancaster Gap located?
It is at 37.14347, -80.10754 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lancaster Gap in?
It is in United States.