Location & Surroundings
The Gap is a channel in Nova Scotia, Canada, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Princeville, 62 km to the north. The national capital Ottawa is about 1135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, 52 km away.
Overview
The Gap is watercourse in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Nova Scotia
- Type channel (CHN)
- the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 13' 1" N, 61° 8' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 4 m
- Timezone America/Halifax
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:59
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 17 min
Other channels nearby
Nearby
Weather in The Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 10.2 C, max wind 9.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 331 W/m2.
Temperature
8.3 C
Wind
8.0 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 276 | 82 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.7 | 8.5 | 279 | 68 | 1,017.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 31.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.2 | 9.9 | 300 | 62 | 1,019.4 | 0.13 / 0.16 | 42 | 331.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.7 | 8.3 | 308 | 67 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 75 | 110.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.2 | 6.5 | 288 | 74 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.1 | 5.5 | 291 | 75 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 30.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 5.3 | 248 | 48 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 470.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.3 | 8.5 | 234 | 70 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 128.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.0 | 10.3 | 241 | 72 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 10.6 | 234 | 85 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 6.2 | 236 | 85 | 1,001.9 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 68 | 133.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.5 | 8.6 | 13 | 81 | 1,004.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 93 | 112.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.0 | 9.4 | 11 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Gap?
Now 8.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.2 to 10.2 C, max wind 9.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 331 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 Gap today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in The Gap?
Local time is 08:59. Time zone: America/Halifax (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is The Gap?
The Gap is a channel.
What is the elevation of The Gap?
DEM 4 m.
Where is The Gap located?
It is at 45.21685, -61.14852 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Gap in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry