Location & Surroundings
Sassafras Gap is a saddle in North Carolina, United States, at 1,229 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cullowhee, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 670 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Jackson County Airport, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 11' 3" N, 83° 1' 4" W
- Elevation 1229 m (DEM: 1230 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 01:38
- Sunrise 07:48
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 10 h 55 min
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 20.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 20.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 382 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (144 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,024.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 20.0 | 1.9 | 144 | 31 | 1,024.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.8 | 0.8 | 75 | 62 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 296.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 1.2 | 42 | 62 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.9 | 1.4 | 41 | 60 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 1.7 | 118 | 32 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 382.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.7 | 1.4 | 69 | 70 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 200.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.2 | 1.1 | 40 | 90 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.2 | 1.3 | 21 | 93 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.6 | 1.2 | 146 | 40 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 458.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 0.6 | 14 | 73 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 270.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.5 | 1.1 | 351 | 79 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.7 | 1.7 | 349 | 69 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.2 | 1.4 | 115 | 28 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 436.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sassafras Gap?
Now 20.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 20.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 382 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 07:48 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 10h 55m.
What is the local time in Sassafras Gap?
Local time is 01:38. 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 1,229 m. DEM 1,230 m.
Where is Sassafras Gap located?
It is at 35.18426, -83.01764 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sassafras Gap in?
It is in United States.