Location & Surroundings
Plankroad Gap is a gap in North Carolina, United States, at 1,044 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maryville, 60 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 735 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Western Carolina Regional Airport, 8 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 13' 14" N, 83° 56' 58" W
- Elevation 1044 m (DEM: 1053 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 00:03
- Sunrise 07:25
- Sunset 19:28
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Plankroad Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Plankroad Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 21.7 | 2.8 | 336 | 49 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.6 | 2.1 | 20 | 68 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 426.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.1 | 1.4 | 66 | 66 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.1 | 0.9 | 29 | 63 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.7 | 323 | 26 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 581.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.1 | 2.3 | 17 | 60 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 425.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.3 | 1.9 | 55 | 63 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.2 | 1.7 | 36 | 56 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 2.5 | 340 | 29 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 591.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.3 | 2.2 | 16 | 70 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 401.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.4 | 1.9 | 54 | 74 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.1 | 1.5 | 51 | 70 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.1 | 1.4 | 318 | 30 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 583.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Plankroad Gap?
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 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 Plankroad Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 19:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Plankroad Gap?
Local time is 00:03. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Plankroad Gap?
Plankroad Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Plankroad Gap?
Elevation about 1,044 m. DEM 1,053 m.
Where is Plankroad Gap located?
It is at 35.22064, -83.94935 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Plankroad Gap in?
It is in United States.