Location & Surroundings
Backpackers Pass is a gap in Wyoming, United States, at 3,921 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lander, 81 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 2755 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dubois Municipal Airport, 43 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gap (GAP)
- a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Geography
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Coordinates
43° 10' 4" N, 109° 37' 11" W
- Elevation 3921 m (DEM: 3925 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
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 01:29
- Sunrise 07:29
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 11 h 9 min
Other gaps nearby
Nearby
Weather in Backpackers Pass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Backpackers Pass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 0.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -3.0 to 2.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 459 W/m2.
Temperature
0.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 108 | 89 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.2 | 2.1 | 65 | 97 | 1,018.7 | 2.71 / 2.71 | 99 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -3.0 | 1.3 | 52 | 90 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 2.3 | 1.5 | 4 | 69 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 247.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.2 | 2.7 | 23 | 72 | 1,015.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 42 | 459.4 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.9 | 2.3 | 39 | 89 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 36h | -3.3 | 1.7 | 46 | 86 | 1,029.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.7 | 1.2 | 351 | 43 | 1,031.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 270.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 2.7 | 0.8 | 267 | 62 | 1,032.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 505.9 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.2 | 0.7 | 204 | 65 | 1,036.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.6 | 1.3 | 242 | 62 | 1,035.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 2.0 | 243 | 33 | 1,030.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 265.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.1 | 2.6 | 243 | 51 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 505.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Backpackers Pass?
Now 0.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -3.0 to 2.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 459 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Backpackers Pass today?
Sunrise around 07:29 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 09m.
What is the local time in Backpackers Pass?
Local time is 01:29. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Backpackers Pass?
Backpackers Pass is a gap.
What is the elevation of Backpackers Pass?
Elevation about 3,921 m. DEM 3,925 m.
Where is Backpackers Pass located?
It is at 43.16773, -109.61959 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Backpackers Pass in?
It is in United States.