Location & Surroundings
The Gap is a pass in Alberta, Canada, at 1,200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rocky Mountain House, 66 km to the east. The national capital Ottawa is about 2995 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rocky Mountain House Airport, 67 km away.
Overview
The Gap is mountain pass in Clearwater County, Alberta, Canada.
It is located in Alberta, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Alberta
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
52° 24' 0" N, 115° 53' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 1200 m
- Timezone America/Edmonton
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
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 12:59
- Sunrise 08:36
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 9 h 41 min
Weather in The Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -7.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -7.5 to 3.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 280 W/m2.
Temperature
-7.5 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | -7.5 | 2.6 | 226 | 86 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.1 | 2.0 | 231 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 102.6 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.9 | 1.9 | 223 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 280.1 | n/a |
| 18h | -5.1 | 2.4 | 228 | 92 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -6.8 | 2.4 | 228 | 92 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.0 | 1.7 | 244 | 73 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.4 | 1.6 | 220 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 286.7 | n/a |
| 42h | -5.5 | 2.6 | 229 | 93 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Monday | -4.8 | 2.7 | 230 | 89 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.9 | 2.4 | 222 | 66 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 92.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.9 | 2.6 | 221 | 87 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 245.4 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.2 | 3.3 | 226 | 80 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -0.5 | 2.7 | 234 | 79 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Gap?
Now -7.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -7.5 to 3.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 280 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 08:36 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 9h 41m.
What is the local time in The Gap?
Local time is 12:59. Time zone: America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is The Gap?
The Gap is a pass.
What is the elevation of The Gap?
DEM 1,200 m.
Where is The Gap located?
It is at 52.40008, -115.88549 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Gap in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry