Location & Surroundings
Backbone Ridge is a ridge(s) in Kentucky, United States, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Princeton, 31 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 965 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sturgis Municipal Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
Backbone Ridge is DE Hügel in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in Crittenden County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Crittenden 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
37° 23' 9" N, 87° 55' 14" W
- Elevation 137 m (DEM: 134 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
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 18:37
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 6 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 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,025.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.7 | 2.5 | 41 | 28 | 1,025.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 1.8 | 43 | 40 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 331.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.4 | 0.9 | 87 | 52 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.5 | 1.1 | 65 | 58 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.5 | 43 | 26 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 420.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 1.6 | 21 | 39 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 327.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.1 | 1.1 | 36 | 48 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.1 | 1.6 | 43 | 56 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 2.6 | 21 | 28 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 406.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 2.3 | 32 | 46 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 318.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.8 | 2.5 | 86 | 61 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 2.1 | 85 | 66 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 2.8 | 73 | 24 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 416.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Backbone Ridge?
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 07:03 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Backbone Ridge?
Local time is 18:37. Time zone: America/Chicago (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 137 m. DEM 134 m.
Where is Backbone Ridge located?
It is at 37.38588, -87.92057 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Backbone Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry