Salt Gap, TX
Unincorporated community in McCulloch County, Texas
Salt Gap is a small unincorporated community in McCulloch County, Texas. It is 7.3 miles S of Melvin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 76858.
Salt Gap at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- McCulloch County
- ZIP code
- 76858
- Nearest town
- Melvin (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.3036, -99.5989
Weather in Salt Gap now
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Salt Gap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salt Gap.
This week in Salt Gap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salt Gap
What is the weather usually like in Salt Gap?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 26.5 inprecipitation per year · 674 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salt Gap: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EDEN, TX US (USC00412741), adjusted for the elevation of Salt Gap.
Salt Gap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salt Gap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:08 AM | 8:08 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:40 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:32 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:43 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 7:02 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Salt Gap?
Salt Gap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 26.5 inches (674 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Salt Gap is March to May and October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Salt Gap
The closest live webcam is Junction › East: SJT IH 10 at - West (MM 455), 56.6 miles S of Salt Gap.
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Questions about Salt Gap
Where is Salt Gap, TX?
Salt Gap is an unincorporated community in McCulloch County, Texas, 7.3 miles S of Melvin.
What county is Salt Gap in?
Salt Gap is in McCulloch County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Salt Gap, TX?
The ZIP code for Salt Gap is 76858.
What is the nearest town to Salt Gap?
Melvin, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salt Gap?
Yes. The closest is Junction › East: SJT IH 10 at - West (MM 455), 56.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salt Gap?
August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Salt Gap?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Salt Gap?
About 26.5 inches (674 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Salt Gap?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Salt Gap?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salt Gap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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