Location & Surroundings
Powell Gap is a gap in Virginia, United States, at 570 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bedford, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 275 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Springwood Airstrip Gliderport, 13 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 28' 18" N, 79° 38' 32" W
- Elevation 570 m (DEM: 575 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 20:57
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 10 h 25 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Powell Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Powell Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 16.2 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Temperature
12.6 C
Wind
5.1 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 12.6 | 5.1 | 309 | 42 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.5 | 2.2 | 312 | 71 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 223.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.6 | 1.7 | 318 | 86 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.3 | 1.6 | 305 | 91 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.2 | 2.1 | 286 | 36 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 418.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.3 | 1.8 | 276 | 57 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 223.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.8 | 1.8 | 268 | 66 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.3 | 1.7 | 288 | 71 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.0 | 5.4 | 303 | 35 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 408.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.2 | 1.3 | 300 | 63 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 217.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.7 | 1.4 | 310 | 76 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.4 | 1.6 | 308 | 80 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 2.2 | 269 | 28 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 411.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Powell Gap?
Now 12.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 16.2 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 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 Powell Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Powell Gap?
Local time is 20:57. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Powell Gap?
Powell Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Powell Gap?
Elevation about 570 m. DEM 575 m.
Where is Powell Gap located?
It is at 37.47180, -79.64226 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Powell Gap in?
It is in United States.