Location & Surroundings
Sassafras Gap is a gap in North Carolina, United States, at 1,246 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Etowah, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 635 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Transylvania County Airport, 17 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 24' 26" N, 82° 43' 17" W
- Elevation 1246 m (DEM: 1256 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 17:58
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 10 h 31 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 4.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 W/m2.
Temperature
4.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,021.5 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 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 308 | 57 | 1,021.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 1.8 | 348 | 29 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 422.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 1.5 | 304 | 59 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 255.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.1 | 1.4 | 302 | 57 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.1 | 1.4 | 292 | 49 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 35 | 26 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 401.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.1 | 1.4 | 312 | 56 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 218.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.6 | 1.4 | 302 | 54 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.8 | 1.2 | 304 | 55 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 1.7 | 157 | 31 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 379.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 1.4 | 255 | 60 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 193.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.0 | 0.9 | 261 | 84 | 1,006.1 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.7 | 1.4 | 271 | 90 | 1,003.0 | 1.08 / 1.63 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sassafras Gap?
Now 4.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 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 06:59 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 31m.
What is the local time in Sassafras Gap?
Local time is 17:58. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Sassafras Gap?
Sassafras Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Sassafras Gap?
Elevation about 1,246 m. DEM 1,256 m.
Where is Sassafras Gap located?
It is at 35.40733, -82.72152 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sassafras Gap in?
It is in United States.