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The Narrows

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Location & Surroundings

The Narrows is a gap in Maryland, United States, at 198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cumberland, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 175 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional Airport, 6 km away.

Overview

Cumberland Narrows is water gap in western Maryland, United States.

It is located in Allegany County, Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, United States.

The elevation is around 646 foot.

Also known as: The Narrows

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Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 40' 7" N, 78° 47' 6" W
  • Elevation 198 m (DEM: 216 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 28 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.6%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in The Narrows

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

Now 8.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 21.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 W/m2.

Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,023.6 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 8.9 1.2 303 69 1,023.6 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 21.4 3.8 314 28 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 503.6 n/a
12h 12.5 1.0 332 64 1,025.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 208.3 n/a
18h 10.5 0.3 333 69 1,026.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 10.4 0.8 67 69 1,028.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.0 n/a
30h 19.6 4.0 138 39 1,028.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 301.2 n/a
36h 14.7 3.1 119 58 1,027.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 238.5 n/a
42h 12.2 4.0 136 96 1,026.2 1.75 / 1.75 100 0.0 n/a
Sunday 12.3 3.2 109 99 1,022.7 18.58 / 20.33 100 0.1 n/a
54h 13.5 1.8 74 98 1,017.6 0.00 / 14.20 100 17.9 n/a
60h 14.1 0.6 57 99 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.72 100 11.9 n/a
66h 14.6 0.6 311 99 1,010.4 1.38 / 2.10 100 0.0 n/a
Monday 14.7 3.4 307 97 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.36 100 0.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Narrows?
Now 8.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 21.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 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 Narrows today?
Sunrise around 07:18 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in The Narrows?
Local time is 14:37. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is The Narrows?
The Narrows is a gap.
What is the elevation of The Narrows?
Elevation about 198 m. DEM 216 m.
Where is The Narrows located?
It is at 39.66870, -78.78502 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Narrows in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2007-02-14
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4363490

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