Location & Surroundings
Back Mountain is a town in Pennsylvania, United States with 26,973 inhabitants, at 389 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Plymouth, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 285 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lehman Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Back Mountain is unincorporated community.
It is located in Luzerne County, United States.
Also known as: Back Mountain, PA
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Luzerne County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 20' 9" N, 75° 59' 47" W
- Elevation 389 m (DEM: 392 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Population 26,973
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:03
- Sunrise 07:27
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 10 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Back Mountain
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Back Mountain, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 424 W/m2.
Temperature
4.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,029.7 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 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 241 | 92 | 1,029.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.0 | 1.0 | 249 | 90 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 2.6 | 310 | 42 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 423.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.7 | 1.5 | 315 | 83 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 190.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.4 | 1.6 | 351 | 90 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.2 | 1.5 | 355 | 92 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 2.9 | 357 | 43 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 410.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.3 | 1.3 | 2 | 68 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 183.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 4.1 | 1.1 | 40 | 71 | 1,031.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.7 | 0.6 | 122 | 68 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 2.7 | 196 | 50 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 329.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.9 | 1.6 | 190 | 84 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 133.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 7.5 | 1.5 | 214 | 90 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Back Mountain?
Now 4.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 18.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 424 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 Mountain today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 10h 41m.
What is the local time in Back Mountain?
Local time is 12:03. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Back Mountain?
Back Mountain is a populated place.
How many people live in Back Mountain?
Population about 26,973.
What is the elevation of Back Mountain?
Elevation about 389 m. DEM 392 m.
Where is Back Mountain located?
It is at 41.33591, -75.99631 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Back Mountain in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)