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Location & Surroundings

Gap, The is a pass in Antarctica. The nearest airport is Ice Runway, 6 km away.

Overview

The Gap is mountain pass near McMurdo Station in Antarctica.

It is located in Antarctic Treaty area, Antarctica.

Basic Data

  • Located in Antarctic Treaty area
  • 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

  • Coordinates
    77° 51' 0" S, 166° 43' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: -9999 m
  • Timezone Antarctica/McMurdo
  • Time Shift GMT 13 (DST 12)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency ()
  • Phone Prefix +

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Weather in Gap, The

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gap, The, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now -23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -26.0 to -22.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 135 W/m2.

Temperature
-23.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
977.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 -23.1 1.7 91 83 977.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h -23.8 1.2 73 82 975.1 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
12h -22.2 1.7 111 81 972.0 0.00 / 0.00 95 82.4 n/a
18h -26.0 0.9 61 77 968.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 135.0 n/a
Tomorrow -24.2 0.6 103 79 966.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.5 n/a
30h -21.7 0.8 83 93 963.7 0.11 / 0.11 100 0.0 n/a
36h -17.9 1.0 47 90 961.4 0.15 / 0.25 100 73.3 n/a
42h -19.9 0.4 142 86 959.2 0.00 / 0.07 96 115.4 n/a
Saturday -20.9 1.1 151 77 957.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.8 n/a
54h -22.5 2.9 134 77 958.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h -18.9 2.6 140 78 961.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 82.9 n/a
66h -19.6 4.2 87 80 964.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 119.1 n/a
Sunday -20.3 3.9 147 91 970.3 0.20 / 0.20 100 3.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gap, The?
Now -23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -26.0 to -22.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 135 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 Gap, The today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 19:20 (local time). Day length about 13h 11m.
What is the local time in Gap, The?
Local time is 06:01. Time zone: Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+12:00).
What type of place is Gap, The?
Gap, The is a pass.
What is the elevation of Gap, The?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Gap, The located?
It is at -77.85000, 166.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gap, The in?
It is in Antarctica.

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Sources

Last updated 2008-01-20
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6633625

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