Location & Surroundings
Scott Gap is a gap in Kentucky, United States, at 181 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Valley Station, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 770 km to the east. The nearest airport is Weavers Run Airport, 6 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 3' 45" N, 85° 50' 21" W
- Elevation 181 m (DEM: 196 m)
- Timezone America/Kentucky/Louisville
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:08
- Sunrise 07:52
- Sunset 19:04
- Day length 11 h 12 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Scott Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Scott Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 13.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 448 W/m2.
Temperature
6.7 C
Wind
4.5 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,029.7 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 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 4 | 77 | 1,029.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.9 | 3.8 | 23 | 37 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 448.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.5 | 1.8 | 40 | 48 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 326.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.0 | 1.8 | 89 | 63 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.4 | 1.7 | 91 | 74 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 2.6 | 109 | 25 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 447.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.1 | 2.2 | 74 | 43 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 323.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.1 | 1.5 | 119 | 58 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.7 | 0.8 | 116 | 64 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 0.6 | 333 | 32 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 436.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.5 | 0.4 | 76 | 47 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 315.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.0 | 1.4 | 50 | 59 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.8 | 1.8 | 66 | 68 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Scott Gap?
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 13.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 448 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 Scott Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:52 and sunset around 19:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 12m.
What is the local time in Scott Gap?
Local time is 17:08. Time zone: America/Kentucky/Louisville (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Scott Gap?
Scott Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Scott Gap?
Elevation about 181 m. DEM 196 m.
Where is Scott Gap located?
It is at 38.06257, -85.83913 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Scott Gap in?
It is in United States.