Location & Surroundings
Nelson Gap is an unclassified in West Virginia, United States, at 677 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Elkins, 42 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 210 km to the east. The nearest airport is Windwood Fly-In Resort Airport, 40 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 41' 44" N, 79° 27' 53" W
- Elevation 677 m (DEM: 695 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
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 11:38
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:12
- Day length 10 h 23 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nelson Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nelson Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.8 to 4.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 193 W/m2.
Temperature
4.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NW (305 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 4.7 | 2.8 | 305 | 84 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.8 | 3.3 | 298 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.8 | 4.6 | 291 | 77 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 90 | 193.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.9 | 4.4 | 308 | 82 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 55.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.5 | 2.6 | 296 | 84 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -0.3 | 2.2 | 288 | 97 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.3 | 3.1 | 288 | 40 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 389.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.4 | 2.8 | 274 | 72 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 212.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.7 | 6.0 | 282 | 61 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.9 | 4.2 | 284 | 82 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.7 | 5.5 | 291 | 48 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 394.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.3 | 2.7 | 285 | 81 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 208.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 3.9 | 1.9 | 274 | 79 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nelson Gap?
Now 4.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.8 to 4.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 193 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 Nelson Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 17:12 (local time). Day length about 10h 22m.
What is the local time in Nelson Gap?
Local time is 11:38. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Nelson Gap?
Nelson Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Nelson Gap?
Elevation about 677 m. DEM 695 m.
Where is Nelson Gap located?
It is at 38.69567, -79.46477 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nelson Gap in?
It is in United States.