Location & Surroundings
Potters Gap is a gap in Kentucky, United States, at 513 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pikeville, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 525 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lonesome Pine Airport, 25 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 11' 22" N, 82° 39' 6" W
- Elevation 513 m (DEM: 533 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:25
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 10 h 40 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Potters Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potters Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 21.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 312 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,026.2 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 | 21.7 | 2.6 | 148 | 27 | 1,026.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.6 | 1.5 | 150 | 46 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 161.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.3 | 1.8 | 146 | 51 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.0 | 1.8 | 144 | 51 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 2.1 | 169 | 31 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 311.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 1.2 | 147 | 91 | 1,029.3 | 3.82 / 3.82 | 100 | 87.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.3 | 1.7 | 121 | 84 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 1.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 1.4 | 138 | 84 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.6 | 1.8 | 145 | 58 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 178.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 1.5 | 141 | 72 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 136.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.2 | 1.7 | 155 | 76 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.1 | 1.7 | 147 | 83 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 2.2 | 150 | 42 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 393.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potters Gap?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 21.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 312 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 Potters Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 41m.
What is the local time in Potters Gap?
Local time is 01:25. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Potters Gap?
Potters Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Potters Gap?
Elevation about 513 m. DEM 533 m.
Where is Potters Gap located?
It is at 37.18955, -82.65170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potters Gap in?
It is in United States.