Location & Surroundings
Sassafras Gap is a saddle in North Carolina, United States, at 873 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Brevard, 19 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 665 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Oolenoy Valley Airport, 8 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 4' 5" N, 82° 45' 53" W
- Elevation 873 m (DEM: 879 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 13:17
- Sunrise 07:35
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 11 h 24 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 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,018.7 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 | 16.6 | 1.8 | 332 | 71 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 2.0 | 344 | 63 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 1.8 | 192 | 35 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 514.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 1.4 | 320 | 64 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 333.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 1.8 | 336 | 63 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 329 | 67 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 2.1 | 205 | 43 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 501.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 304 | 70 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 324.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.8 | 1.2 | 296 | 78 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 1.6 | 281 | 83 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 4.5 | 249 | 39 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 498.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.5 | 296 | 66 | 1,011.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 12 | 314.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.2 | 2.8 | 340 | 71 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sassafras Gap?
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 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 07:35 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Sassafras Gap?
Local time is 13:17. 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 873 m. DEM 879 m.
Where is Sassafras Gap located?
It is at 35.06817, -82.76485 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sassafras Gap in?
It is in United States.