Location & Surroundings
Riverton Gap is a hamlet in West Virginia, United States, at 566 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Elkins, 41 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 210 km to the east. The nearest airport is Windwood Fly-In Resort Airport, 35 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 44' 30" N, 79° 25' 59" W
- Elevation 566 m (DEM: 567 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 83 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:17
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 17:07
- Day length 10 h 11 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Riverton Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riverton Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.0 to 3.5 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 277 W/m2.
Temperature
3.5 C
Wind
5.3 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,002.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.22 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 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 304 | 95 | 1,002.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.7 | 3.1 | 311 | 92 | 1,003.4 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.2 | 3.2 | 314 | 89 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.8 | 3.5 | 319 | 70 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 70 | 276.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.0 | 3.1 | 314 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.13 / 0.22 | 94 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 30h | -3.6 | 2.1 | 301 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -2.6 | 3.8 | 301 | 90 | 1,015.3 | 0.33 / 0.46 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.2 | 6.4 | 299 | 68 | 1,016.8 | 0.18 / 0.64 | 78 | 279.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | -1.7 | 5.1 | 296 | 83 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 63 | 177.2 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.7 | 3.4 | 297 | 89 | 1,023.0 | 0.22 / 0.27 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -2.0 | 2.7 | 297 | 94 | 1,026.2 | 0.18 / 0.44 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.7 | 3.1 | 303 | 79 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 97 | 201.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 1.2 | 2.1 | 319 | 89 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 53.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riverton Gap?
Now 3.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.0 to 3.5 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 277 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Riverton Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 17:07 (local time). Day length about 10h 11m.
What is the local time in Riverton Gap?
Local time is 03:17. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Riverton Gap?
Riverton Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Riverton Gap?
Elevation about 566 m. DEM 567 m.
Where is Riverton Gap located?
It is at 38.74178, -79.43310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riverton Gap in?
It is in United States.