Location & Surroundings
Sassafras Gap is a gap in Georgia, United States, at 1,176 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Toccoa, 53 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 730 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Tusquittee Landing Airport, 14 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 58' 34" N, 83° 39' 35" W
- Elevation 1176 m (DEM: 1203 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 16:16
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 19:13
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sassafras Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sassafras Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.7 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,019.9 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 | 12.4 | 1.4 | 103 | 96 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 2.3 | 160 | 40 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 547.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.0 | 1.7 | 123 | 68 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 380.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.9 | 1.2 | 89 | 74 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.7 | 1.1 | 52 | 85 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 245 | 36 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 544.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 0.1 | 35 | 70 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 376.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.6 | 0.9 | 13 | 75 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.0 | 1.4 | 17 | 76 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 1.2 | 321 | 33 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 537.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 0.2 | 58 | 71 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 367.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 1.5 | 42 | 71 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.5 | 1.4 | 45 | 74 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sassafras Gap?
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.7 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 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 Sassafras Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 19:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Sassafras Gap?
Local time is 16:16. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sassafras Gap?
Sassafras Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Sassafras Gap?
Elevation about 1,176 m. DEM 1,203 m.
Where is Sassafras Gap located?
It is at 34.97620, -83.65961 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sassafras Gap in?
It is in United States.