Location & Surroundings
Word Gap is a gap in Alabama, United States, at 351 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Guntersville, 15 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 955 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is J5 Mike Airport, 20 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 29' 21" N, 86° 16' 19" W
- Elevation 351 m (DEM: 351 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 83 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:52
- Sunrise 06:56
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 6 min
Nearby
Weather in Word Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Word Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,021.3 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 | 11.4 | 1.7 | 46 | 64 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.5 | 1.7 | 60 | 75 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 2.7 | 130 | 38 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 470.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.1 | 1.4 | 38 | 58 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 342.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.3 | 1.7 | 92 | 67 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.7 | 1.5 | 79 | 68 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 2.8 | 124 | 39 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 460.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.6 | 1.3 | 69 | 62 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 335.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.1 | 1.6 | 81 | 72 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.8 | 1.7 | 86 | 79 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 3.0 | 89 | 42 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 455.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.5 | 1.6 | 87 | 66 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 331.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.7 | 1.4 | 82 | 70 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Word Gap?
Now 11.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 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 Word Gap today?
Sunrise around 06:56 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Word Gap?
Local time is 07:52. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Word Gap?
Word Gap is a gap.
What is the elevation of Word Gap?
Elevation about 351 m. DEM 351 m.
Where is Word Gap located?
It is at 34.48925, -86.27193 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Word Gap in?
It is in United States.