Location & Surroundings
The Gap is a gap in Oregon, United States, at 1,254 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Altamont, 10 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 3745 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sky Wagon Ranch LLC Airport, 9 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 10' 21" N, 121° 37' 15" W
- Elevation 1254 m (DEM: 1256 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:23
- Sunrise 07:25
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 10 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in The Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 18.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 386 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
4.1 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 15.6 | 4.1 | 150 | 32 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 3.4 | 179 | 23 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 385.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.2 | 1.4 | 357 | 41 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.3 | 1.8 | 354 | 49 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 0.6 | 323 | 29 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 118.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.4 | 323 | 23 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 431.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.1 | 1.8 | 20 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.9 | 2.2 | 312 | 82 | 1,010.1 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.6 | 1.8 | 300 | 71 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.8 | 3.3 | 301 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 0.65 / 0.95 | 100 | 44.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.8 | 3.4 | 286 | 88 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 94 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.4 | 2.9 | 291 | 91 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.5 | 2.8 | 297 | 51 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 159.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Gap?
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 18.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 386 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 The Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 10h 54m.
What is the local time in The Gap?
Local time is 17:23. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is The Gap?
The Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of The Gap?
Elevation about 1,254 m. DEM 1,256 m.
Where is The Gap located?
It is at 42.17237, -121.62083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Gap in?
It is in United States.