Location & Surroundings
Gap is a settlement in Thies, Senegal, at 36 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pout, 3 km to the north. The national capital Dakar is 43 km to the west. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 8 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 44' 40" N, 17° 3' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 36 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 381 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:32
- Sunrise 07:07
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Subdivisions
Weather in Gap
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gap, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.0 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
5.9 m/s N (1 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,014.6 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 | 26.1 | 5.9 | 1 | 71 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 5.6 | 23 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.0 | 6.3 | 44 | 29 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 361.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 7.4 | 355 | 60 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 606.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 2.9 | 1 | 79 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 4.1 | 7 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 6.3 | 14 | 46 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 352.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.1 | 7.6 | 343 | 64 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 594.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 7.3 | 354 | 79 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 6.9 | 10 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 7.8 | 23 | 39 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 354.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 7.6 | 355 | 63 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 584.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.6 | 7.2 | 2 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 2.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gap?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.0 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Gap?
Local time is 10:32. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gap?
Gap is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gap?
DEM 36 m.
Where is Gap located?
It is at 14.74435, -17.05083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gap in?
It is in Senegal.