Location & Surroundings
Backbone Ridge is a ridge(s) in Georgia, United States, at 256 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Roanoke, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 960 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Answered Prayer Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Backbone Ridge is ridge in Heard County, Georgia, United States.
It is located in Heard County, United States.
The elevation is around 256 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Heard County
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 17' 39" N, 85° 11' 29" W
- Elevation 256 m (DEM: 250 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:08
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 10 h 40 min
Nearby
Weather in Backbone Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Backbone Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 430 W/m2.
Temperature
5.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,020.7 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 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 7 | 76 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 272 | 41 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 429.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.3 | 2.5 | 329 | 58 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 291.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.1 | 1.9 | 322 | 58 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.7 | 2.1 | 347 | 58 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 2.2 | 335 | 25 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 417.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.2 | 2.1 | 336 | 54 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 299.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.8 | 1.2 | 330 | 64 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.3 | 1.3 | 23 | 63 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 263 | 31 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 291.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.1 | 1.8 | 329 | 53 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 284.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.6 | 1.5 | 311 | 58 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.7 | 1.1 | 287 | 60 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Backbone Ridge?
Now 5.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 5.7 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 430 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 Backbone Ridge today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 10h 40m.
What is the local time in Backbone Ridge?
Local time is 15:08. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Backbone Ridge?
Backbone Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Backbone Ridge?
Elevation about 256 m. DEM 250 m.
Where is Backbone Ridge located?
It is at 33.29428, -85.19133 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Backbone Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry