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Location & Surroundings

Swift Run Gap is a saddle in Virginia, United States, at 721 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hollymead, 28 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 145 km to the east. The nearest airport is Elkton Airport, 13 km away.

Also known as: Swift's Run Gap

Overview

Swift Run Gap is mountain pass in Virginia, United States.

It is located in Greene County, United States, North America.

The elevation is around 2,365 foot.

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Image 2019-08-09 10 45 15 View east along U.S. Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 48 (Skyline Drive) at Swift Run Gap within Shenandoah National Park in Greene County, Virginia.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Greene County
  • Type gap (GAP)
  • a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation

Geography

  • Coordinates
    38° 21' 25" N, 78° 32' 42" W
  • Elevation 721 m (DEM: 725 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.1%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

Swift's Run Gap

Weather in Swift Run Gap

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Swift Run Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 W/m2.

Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 14.5 1.6 282 77 1,017.0 - / 0.00 21 0.0 n/a
6h 27.7 3.2 229 40 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 495.8 n/a
12h 19.5 2.0 246 73 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 274.3 n/a
18h 17.7 1.6 271 76 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 17.4 1.8 264 71 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.5 n/a
30h 29.3 2.5 241 41 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 493.6 n/a
36h 21.9 1.2 320 78 1,016.0 0.02 / 0.02 12 267.9 n/a
42h 19.1 1.3 354 98 1,018.2 3.11 / 3.14 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday 17.3 1.5 100 99 1,019.5 2.24 / 5.38 100 0.1 n/a
54h 13.9 1.5 92 97 1,021.2 0.84 / 6.22 100 19.0 n/a
60h 12.7 1.1 119 98 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.34 100 23.5 n/a
66h 13.6 1.6 178 99 1,016.7 0.21 / 0.55 99 0.0 n/a
Friday 15.6 2.2 227 99 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.16 34 1.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Swift Run Gap?
Now 14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 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 Swift Run Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Swift Run Gap?
Local time is 15:46. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Swift Run Gap?
Swift Run Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Swift Run Gap?
Elevation about 721 m. DEM 725 m.
Where is Swift Run Gap located?
It is at 38.35707, -78.54501 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Swift Run Gap in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2006-01-15
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4788581
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