Location & Surroundings
Section Gap is a gap in Alabama, United States, at 392 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Scottsboro, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 930 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is J5 Mike 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
34° 35' 30" N, 85° 59' 51" W
- Elevation 392 m (DEM: 392 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:02
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Section Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Section Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (360 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,020.6 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 | 14.8 | 2.4 | 360 | 57 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.7 | 2.4 | 34 | 67 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.2 | 2.3 | 61 | 75 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 2.4 | 139 | 37 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 471.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 1.8 | 62 | 57 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 340.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.4 | 2.2 | 98 | 66 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 2.1 | 99 | 69 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 2.9 | 126 | 40 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 461.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.3 | 2.0 | 71 | 62 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 332.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.1 | 2.2 | 101 | 72 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.0 | 2.1 | 97 | 77 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 2.7 | 66 | 43 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 456.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.1 | 2.0 | 77 | 65 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 327.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Section Gap?
Now 14.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.2 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 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 Section Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Section Gap?
Local time is 06:02. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Section Gap?
Section Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Section Gap?
Elevation about 392 m. DEM 392 m.
Where is Section Gap located?
It is at 34.59175, -85.99748 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Section Gap in?
It is in United States.