Location & Surroundings
Sandy Gap is a gap in North Carolina, United States, at 696 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tellico Village, 60 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 750 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Tusquitee Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 9' 43" N, 84° 6' 5" W
- Elevation 696 m (DEM: 703 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:31
- Sunrise 07:45
- Sunset 18:56
- Day length 11 h 11 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sandy Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandy Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,026.6 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 | 18.6 | 1.1 | 314 | 35 | 1,026.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 1.1 | 26 | 64 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 335.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.4 | 1.1 | 87 | 70 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.6 | 1.0 | 63 | 70 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.6 | 281 | 33 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 470.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.1 | 1.2 | 49 | 60 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 233.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.1 | 1.5 | 107 | 70 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 1.0 | 105 | 69 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 1.9 | 297 | 30 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 484.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.4 | 1.1 | 13 | 63 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 323.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.7 | 1.0 | 70 | 72 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 1.1 | 48 | 76 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.7 | 1.8 | 329 | 31 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 486.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Gap?
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 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 Sandy Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:44 and sunset around 18:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Sandy Gap?
Local time is 20:31. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sandy Gap?
Sandy Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Sandy Gap?
Elevation about 696 m. DEM 703 m.
Where is Sandy Gap located?
It is at 35.16203, -84.10130 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Gap in?
It is in United States.