Location & Surroundings
Watson Gap is a gap in Alabama, United States, at 247 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pell City, 16 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 1010 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Town & Country Airpark, 10 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 43' 13" N, 86° 20' 29" W
- Elevation 247 m (DEM: 261 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 47 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:17
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 16:44
- Day length 10 h 29 min
Nearby
Weather in Watson Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Watson Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 0.5 to 11.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 403 W/m2.
Temperature
1.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 352 | 92 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.8 | 3.7 | 8 | 33 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 403.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.3 | 2.1 | 357 | 55 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 292.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.3 | 1.8 | 9 | 67 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 0.5 | 2.0 | 26 | 76 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.3 | 2.6 | 41 | 41 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 361.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.7 | 1.9 | 28 | 66 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 249.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.4 | 2.1 | 38 | 75 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 2.3 | 1.8 | 61 | 84 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.3 | 2.0 | 101 | 35 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 377.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.6 | 1.4 | 43 | 60 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 282.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.3 | 1.8 | 48 | 76 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.6 | 2.1 | 54 | 82 | 1,033.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Watson Gap?
Now 1.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 0.5 to 11.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 403 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 Watson Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 16:44 (local time). Day length about 10h 29m.
What is the local time in Watson Gap?
Local time is 15:17. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Watson Gap?
Watson Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Watson Gap?
Elevation about 247 m. DEM 261 m.
Where is Watson Gap located?
It is at 33.72038, -86.34137 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Watson Gap in?
It is in United States.