Location & Surroundings
Backbone Ridge is a ridge(s) in Indiana, United States, at 239 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pleasure Ridge Park, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 775 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lanesville Skyways Airport, 7 km away.
Overview
Backbone Ridge is ridge in Harrison County, Indiana, United States.
It is located in Harrison County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Harrison 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
38° 11' 4" N, 85° 54' 52" W
- Elevation 239 m (DEM: 238 m)
- Timezone America/Kentucky/Louisville
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:22
- Sunrise 07:49
- Sunset 19:10
- Day length 11 h 21 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
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 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 30.5 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 19.1 | 2.6 | 212 | 63 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 2.7 | 216 | 71 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 5.1 | 232 | 31 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 441.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 216 | 54 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 324.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 3.2 | 205 | 66 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 2.4 | 219 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 1.26 / 1.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 3.6 | 253 | 70 | 1,015.8 | 1.53 / 2.79 | 99 | 335.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.8 | 20 | 97 | 1,016.9 | 4.16 / 6.94 | 100 | 139.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.8 | 1.2 | 73 | 97 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 2.44 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 106 | 99 | 1,017.1 | 1.82 / 4.26 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 4.2 | 229 | 66 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 2.16 | 7 | 238.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 212 | 63 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 5 | 283.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 4.9 | 224 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Backbone Ridge?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 30.5 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 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 07:49 and sunset around 19:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 21m.
What is the local time in Backbone Ridge?
Local time is 10:22. Time zone: America/Kentucky/Louisville (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Backbone Ridge?
Backbone Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Backbone Ridge?
Elevation about 239 m. DEM 238 m.
Where is Backbone Ridge located?
It is at 38.18451, -85.91441 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Backbone Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry