Location & Surroundings
Shook Gap is a gap in West Virginia, United States, at 344 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Keyser, 63 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 190 km to the east. The nearest airport is Grant County Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Shoock Gap
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 54' 55" N, 79° 14' 18" W
- Elevation 344 m (DEM: 373 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 10:24
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:10
- Day length 10 h 20 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shook Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shook Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 14.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 W/m2.
Temperature
1.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 268 | 88 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.2 | 2.4 | 266 | 94 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.2 | 2.8 | 268 | 34 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 370.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.9 | 2.9 | 256 | 63 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 205.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.3 | 3.2 | 265 | 63 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.8 | 2.0 | 266 | 84 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.2 | 4.9 | 296 | 46 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 388.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.8 | 2.4 | 264 | 81 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 203.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.7 | 2.0 | 261 | 80 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.9 | 2.4 | 259 | 74 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 4.2 | 268 | 35 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 394.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.3 | 2.5 | 270 | 79 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 199.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.7 | 2.1 | 254 | 91 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shook Gap?
Now 1.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 1.2 to 14.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 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 Shook Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 17:10 (local time). Day length about 10h 20m.
What is the local time in Shook Gap?
Local time is 10:24. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Shook Gap?
Shook Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Shook Gap?
Elevation about 344 m. DEM 373 m.
Where is Shook Gap located?
It is at 38.91539, -79.23837 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shook Gap in?
It is in United States.