Location & Surroundings
Metz Gap is a gap in Kentucky, United States, at 216 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fairdale, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 770 km to the east. The nearest airport is Weavers Run Airport, 9 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 4' 38" N, 85° 48' 24" W
- Elevation 216 m (DEM: 226 m)
- Timezone America/Kentucky/Louisville
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:45
- Sunrise 07:55
- Sunset 19:00
- Day length 11 h 5 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Metz Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Metz Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
8.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,027.5 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 8.6 | 1.4 | 60 | 61 | 1,027.5 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 47 | 28 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 419.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 1.1 | 27 | 43 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 306.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.5 | 1.4 | 84 | 58 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.5 | 1.3 | 72 | 67 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.5 | 29 | 31 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 426.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 1.1 | 328 | 45 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 306.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.2 | 1.3 | 51 | 58 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.1 | 1.2 | 46 | 67 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.4 | 19 | 32 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 419.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 1.9 | 57 | 45 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 299.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.6 | 1.6 | 86 | 52 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.0 | 1.7 | 76 | 55 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Metz Gap?
Now 8.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 Metz Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:55 and sunset around 19:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 05m.
What is the local time in Metz Gap?
Local time is 13:45. Time zone: America/Kentucky/Louisville (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Metz Gap?
Metz Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Metz Gap?
Elevation about 216 m. DEM 226 m.
Where is Metz Gap located?
It is at 38.07729, -85.80663 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Metz Gap in?
It is in United States.