Location & Surroundings
Richs Gap is a gap in North Carolina, United States, at 1,227 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Elizabethton, 37 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 545 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Elk River Airport, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 2' 56" N, 82° 2' 36" W
- Elevation 1227 m (DEM: 1229 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:28
- Sunrise 07:36
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Richs Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Richs Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 13.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Temperature
1.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,034.5 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 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 88 | 46 | 1,034.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.4 | 2.4 | 120 | 28 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 521.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.7 | 1.4 | 101 | 59 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.2 | 1.2 | 108 | 52 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.4 | 0.6 | 354 | 45 | 1,032.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 1.4 | 343 | 28 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 511.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.5 | 1.6 | 342 | 59 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 315.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.0 | 1.6 | 333 | 64 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.8 | 1.5 | 346 | 55 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 0.5 | 42 | 23 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 509.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 1.3 | 352 | 58 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 308.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.2 | 0.4 | 124 | 54 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.3 | 0.2 | 256 | 60 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.4 | 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 Richs Gap?
Now 1.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 13.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 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 Richs Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:36 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Richs Gap?
Local time is 19:28. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Richs Gap?
Richs Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Richs Gap?
Elevation about 1,227 m. DEM 1,229 m.
Where is Richs Gap located?
It is at 36.04901, -82.04345 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Richs Gap in?
It is in United States.