Location & Surroundings
Rucker Gap is a saddle in Virginia, United States, at 794 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Covington, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 285 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dourif Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: Ruckers Gap · Rucher Gap
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 56' 29" N, 80° 4' 28" W
- Elevation 794 m (DEM: 808 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 23:08
- Sunrise 07:28
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 11 h 14 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rucker Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rucker Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 25.4 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,018.7 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 | 21.6 | 2.0 | 195 | 87 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 1.2 | 144 | 99 | 1,018.7 | 2.31 / 2.31 | 99 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 1.1 | 156 | 99 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.6 | 213 | 99 | 1,014.7 | 0.39 / 0.58 | 73 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 6.1 | 254 | 48 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 451.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.6 | 2.5 | 283 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 87 | 243.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 3.4 | 310 | 81 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.4 | 2.6 | 340 | 93 | 1,020.6 | 4.16 / 4.45 | 99 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.9 | 4.5 | 349 | 48 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 10 | 240.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.3 | 1.9 | 342 | 66 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 291.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.4 | 1.6 | 6 | 78 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 0.2 | 2.2 | 24 | 53 | 1,035.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.1 | 2.4 | 87 | 27 | 1,032.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 504.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rucker Gap?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 25.4 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 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 Rucker Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 17m.
What is the local time in Rucker Gap?
Local time is 23:08. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Rucker Gap?
Rucker Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Rucker Gap?
Elevation about 794 m. DEM 808 m.
Where is Rucker Gap located?
It is at 37.94151, -80.07451 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rucker Gap in?
It is in United States.