Location & Surroundings
Backbone Ridge is a ridge(s) in Tennessee, United States, at 301 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cookeville, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 810 km to the east. The nearest airport is Jackson County Airport, 10 km away.
Overview
Backbone Ridge is ridge in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States.
It is located in Jackson County, United States.
The elevation is around 301 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Jackson 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
36° 18' 22" N, 85° 37' 3" W
- Elevation 301 m (DEM: 302 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:40
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 33 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 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 330 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 15.9 | 2.1 | 67 | 49 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 2.1 | 82 | 54 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 3.5 | 107 | 27 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 329.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 2.3 | 103 | 55 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 200.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 2.1 | 90 | 53 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 3.9 | 53 | 92 | 1,019.2 | 4.74 / 4.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 6.6 | 91 | 69 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 4.02 | 92 | 123.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 4.6 | 103 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.70 | 61 | 132.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.3 | 2.7 | 114 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.01 / 1.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 3.0 | 205 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 1.06 / 2.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 3.5 | 223 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 2.34 | 98 | 37.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 3.0 | 277 | 98 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 68.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.5 | 1.5 | 225 | 99 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Backbone Ridge?
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 330 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 06:43 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Backbone Ridge?
Local time is 06:40. 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 301 m. DEM 302 m.
Where is Backbone Ridge located?
It is at 36.30617, -85.61748 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Backbone Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry