Location & Surroundings
Turkey Gap is a saddle in North Carolina, United States, at 1,085 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Newport, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 635 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is West Wind Airport, 29 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 47' 11" N, 83° 1' 59" W
- Elevation 1085 m (DEM: 1098 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 03:17
- Sunrise 07:36
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 11 h 23 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Turkey Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Turkey Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 27.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,019.6 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 | 16.9 | 1.1 | 215 | 74 | 1,019.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 1.7 | 197 | 66 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.7 | 1.2 | 202 | 72 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 1.4 | 325 | 38 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 499.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 0.9 | 190 | 80 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 307.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 1.5 | 191 | 79 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 1.6 | 186 | 81 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 1.8 | 337 | 46 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 473.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.5 | 0.6 | 202 | 86 | 1,018.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 308.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 2.0 | 190 | 85 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 1.8 | 203 | 91 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 5.3 | 282 | 46 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 479.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.1 | 5.0 | 314 | 97 | 1,019.2 | 2.18 / 2.18 | 100 | 265.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Turkey Gap?
Now 16.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 27.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 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 Turkey Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:36 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Turkey Gap?
Local time is 03:17. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Turkey Gap?
Turkey Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Turkey Gap?
Elevation about 1,085 m. DEM 1,098 m.
Where is Turkey Gap located?
It is at 35.78649, -83.03292 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Turkey Gap in?
It is in United States.