Location & Surroundings
Roy Gap is a saddle in West Virginia, United States, at 509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Elkins, 43 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 200 km to the east. The nearest airport is Windwood Fly-In Resort 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
38° 49' 58" N, 79° 22' 2" W
- Elevation 509 m (DEM: 548 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:38
- Sunrise 07:27
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Roy Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Roy Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.1 to 8.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 287 W/m2.
Temperature
8.1 C
Wind
5.0 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 313 | 83 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.7 | 2.9 | 349 | 95 | 1,022.4 | 4.25 / 4.25 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.4 | 4.7 | 345 | 53 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 5 | 237.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.9 | 1.8 | 327 | 72 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 287.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -0.1 | 0.7 | 298 | 75 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.4 | 0.5 | 356 | 58 | 1,036.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 1.8 | 79 | 27 | 1,032.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 508.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.1 | 0.5 | 31 | 56 | 1,034.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 282.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 2.3 | 0.3 | 178 | 59 | 1,034.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.7 | 0.3 | 310 | 54 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 2.2 | 51 | 31 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 500.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.4 | 1.2 | 304 | 67 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 278.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.7 | 1.4 | 290 | 69 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Roy Gap?
Now 8.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.1 to 8.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 287 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 Roy Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 10m.
What is the local time in Roy Gap?
Local time is 10:38. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Roy Gap?
Roy Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Roy Gap?
Elevation about 509 m. DEM 548 m.
Where is Roy Gap located?
It is at 38.83289, -79.36727 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Roy Gap in?
It is in United States.