Location & Surroundings
Stepps Gap is a gap in North Carolina, United States, at 1,853 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Black Mountain, 15 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 580 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mountain Wilderness Airpark, 11 km away.
Also known as: Steps Gap
Overview
Stepps Gap is a mountain pass.
It is located in Yancey County, United States, North America.
The elevation is around 6,079 foot.
Also known as: Stepp's Gap
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Yancey County
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 44' 41" N, 82° 16' 41" W
- Elevation 1853 m (DEM: 1850 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:26
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 10 h 37 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Stepps Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Stepps Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 16.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 170 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.39 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 | 13.6 | 1.6 | 134 | 99 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.5 | 1.6 | 175 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 10.43 / 10.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.1 | 1.3 | 189 | 100 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 2.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 1.5 | 186 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 80 | 47.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 0.5 | 254 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 84 | 170.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 1.6 | 294 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.2 | 2.1 | 305 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 2.5 | 294 | 41 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 411.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.0 | 2.9 | 306 | 83 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 251.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.2 | 2.6 | 309 | 92 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.0 | 2.6 | 310 | 96 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 1.7 | 310 | 41 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 429.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.7 | 2.2 | 312 | 72 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 254.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Stepps Gap?
Now 13.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 16.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 170 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Stepps Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 37m.
What is the local time in Stepps Gap?
Local time is 06:26. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Stepps Gap?
Stepps Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Stepps Gap?
Elevation about 1,853 m. DEM 1,850 m.
Where is Stepps Gap located?
It is at 35.74484, -82.27818 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Stepps Gap in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry