Location & Surroundings
Ryder Gap is a saddle in West Virginia, United States, at 760 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Covington, 37 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 265 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dourif Airport, 6 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 7' 24" N, 79° 56' 37" W
- Elevation 760 m (DEM: 766 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 09:05
- Sunrise 06:52
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 10 h 23 min
Nearby
Weather in Ryder Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ryder Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 14.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.
Temperature
1.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,022.0 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 287 | 92 | 1,022.0 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -0.3 | 1.5 | 302 | 96 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 3.2 | 256 | 35 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 398.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.9 | 2.0 | 270 | 73 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 219.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.0 | 4.8 | 285 | 56 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.3 | 3.9 | 284 | 75 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.6 | 5.7 | 299 | 43 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 400.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.4 | 1.7 | 291 | 81 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 214.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.8 | 1.2 | 298 | 87 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.0 | 1.5 | 280 | 82 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 4.3 | 270 | 31 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 401.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 1.5 | 291 | 78 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 201.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.2 | 1.2 | 304 | 92 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ryder Gap?
Now 1.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 14.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 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 Ryder Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 23m.
What is the local time in Ryder Gap?
Local time is 09:05. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Ryder Gap?
Ryder Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Ryder Gap?
Elevation about 760 m. DEM 766 m.
Where is Ryder Gap located?
It is at 38.12346, -79.94367 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ryder Gap in?
It is in United States.