Location & Surroundings
Backwoods is a settlement in Tennessee, United States, at 1,088 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Elizabethton, 20 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 545 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Appalachian Flying Service Number One Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Backwoods is hamlet in Carter County, Tennessee, United States.
It is located in Carter County, United States.
Also known as: Backwoods, Tennessee, Backwoods, TN
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Carter County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 10' 34" N, 82° 9' 0" W
- Elevation 1088 m (DEM: 1099 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:54
- Sunrise 07:43
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 10 h 58 min
Nearby
Weather in Backwoods
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Backwoods, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 17.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 W/m2.
Temperature
5.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,033.2 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 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 134 | 82 | 1,033.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.9 | 1.7 | 135 | 86 | 1,034.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 0.5 | 96 | 37 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 471.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.4 | 2.0 | 138 | 78 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 287.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.1 | 1.5 | 150 | 85 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.7 | 0.5 | 155 | 79 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 1.8 | 325 | 36 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 466.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.9 | 0.5 | 131 | 64 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 283.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.4 | 0.9 | 141 | 67 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.9 | 1.3 | 146 | 61 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 0.1 | 212 | 33 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 457.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.3 | 1.9 | 138 | 68 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 270.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.7 | 2.1 | 142 | 68 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Backwoods?
Now 5.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 17.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 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 Backwoods today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 10h 58m.
What is the local time in Backwoods?
Local time is 09:54. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Backwoods?
Backwoods is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Backwoods?
Elevation about 1,088 m. DEM 1,099 m.
Where is Backwoods located?
It is at 36.17623, -82.15013 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Backwoods in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry