Location & Surroundings
Walnut Gap is a gap in West Virginia, United States, at 832 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beckley, 33 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 415 km to the east. The nearest airport is Welch Municipal Airport, 39 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 46' 3" N, 81° 33' 57" W
- Elevation 832 m (DEM: 823 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 18:37
- Sunrise 07:36
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Walnut Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Walnut Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 15.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Temperature
1.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,035.0 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 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 107 | 71 | 1,035.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 3.1 | 107 | 29 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 490.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 2.0 | 106 | 56 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 296.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.9 | 1.7 | 120 | 63 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.7 | 1.5 | 133 | 61 | 1,032.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 2.0 | 333 | 32 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 487.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.6 | 1.2 | 21 | 67 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 293.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.9 | 0.9 | 55 | 79 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.6 | 0.7 | 89 | 76 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 2.4 | 2 | 36 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 481.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 1.5 | 33 | 73 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 289.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.6 | 1.2 | 92 | 82 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.6 | 0.6 | 109 | 82 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Walnut Gap?
Now 1.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 15.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 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 Walnut Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:36 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 10m.
What is the local time in Walnut Gap?
Local time is 18:37. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Walnut Gap?
Walnut Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Walnut Gap?
Elevation about 832 m. DEM 823 m.
Where is Walnut Gap located?
It is at 37.76761, -81.56594 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Walnut Gap in?
It is in United States.