Location & Surroundings
Back Draft is a valley in Virginia, United States, at 546 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Staunton, 39 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 225 km to the east. The nearest airport is Singleton Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: Jenny Gwin Draft
Overview
Back Draft is a valley.
It is located in Virginia, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Virginia
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 15' 47" N, 79° 29' 45" W
- Elevation 546 m (DEM: 556 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:23
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 23 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Back Draft
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Back Draft, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 19.0 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 283 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 11.8 | 1.0 | 310 | 99 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 1.5 | 288 | 99 | 1,010.1 | 4.28 / 4.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 4.1 | 322 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 2.7 | 327 | 68 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 270.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.7 | 1.4 | 309 | 95 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 282.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.3 | 1.5 | 299 | 93 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.1 | 1.5 | 293 | 91 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 3.5 | 245 | 48 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 498.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.2 | 1.9 | 266 | 82 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 283.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 1.6 | 287 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.1 | 1.2 | 272 | 86 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 4.2 | 255 | 49 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 475.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.7 | 1.5 | 285 | 80 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 264.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Back Draft?
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 19.0 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 283 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 Back Draft today?
Sunrise around 07:22 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Back Draft?
Local time is 04:23. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Back Draft?
Back Draft is a valley.
What is the elevation of Back Draft?
Elevation about 546 m. DEM 556 m.
Where is Back Draft located?
It is at 38.26318, -79.49588 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Back Draft in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry