Location & Surroundings
Rich Gap is a gap in Tennessee, United States, at 714 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fairfield Glade, 10 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 760 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rockwood Municipal Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: Mead Gap
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 57' 35" N, 84° 47' 7" W
- Elevation 714 m (DEM: 729 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
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 13:00
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rich Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rich Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 15.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
2.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,033.2 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 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 130 | 79 | 1,033.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 1.9 | 117 | 35 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 486.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.3 | 0.2 | 233 | 59 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 337.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.4 | 0.9 | 219 | 61 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.5 | 0.6 | 333 | 73 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 2.7 | 18 | 37 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 476.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.1 | 1.7 | 345 | 64 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 329.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 1.4 | 333 | 70 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.3 | 1.3 | 332 | 77 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 48 | 32 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 470.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.7 | 1.7 | 343 | 57 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 292.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.5 | 0.7 | 341 | 64 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.7 | 0.5 | 33 | 68 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rich Gap?
Now 2.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 15.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 486 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 Rich Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Rich Gap?
Local time is 13:00. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Rich Gap?
Rich Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Rich Gap?
Elevation about 714 m. DEM 729 m.
Where is Rich Gap located?
It is at 35.95979, -84.78522 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rich Gap in?
It is in United States.