Location & Surroundings
Devils Backbone is a ridge in Indiana, United States, at 136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Valley Station, 32 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 805 km to the east. The nearest airport is Russell Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Devils Backbone 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° 8' 54" N, 86° 13' 52" W
- Elevation 136 m (DEM: 138 m)
- Timezone America/Kentucky/Louisville
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:17
- Sunrise 07:23
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 10 h 11 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Devils Backbone
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Devils Backbone, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.0 to 5.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 59 W/m2.
Temperature
4.1 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 322 | 85 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.2 | 4.5 | 322 | 83 | 1,015.1 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 59.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.1 | 2.8 | 311 | 80 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 77 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.4 | 2.4 | 326 | 93 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.0 | 2.1 | 332 | 96 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.0 | 3.0 | 333 | 46 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 329.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.3 | 2.4 | 332 | 72 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 231.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.8 | 1.5 | 331 | 72 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 0.3 | 1.2 | 350 | 72 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.9 | 0.1 | 66 | 37 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 328.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.4 | 1.2 | 45 | 57 | 1,030.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 233.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.0 | 2.2 | 80 | 80 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 1.5 | 1.7 | 77 | 84 | 1,033.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Devils Backbone?
Now 4.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.0 to 5.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 59 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 Devils Backbone today?
Sunrise around 07:22 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 10h 13m.
What is the local time in Devils Backbone?
Local time is 19:17. Time zone: America/Kentucky/Louisville (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Devils Backbone?
Devils Backbone is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Devils Backbone?
Elevation about 136 m. DEM 138 m.
Where is Devils Backbone located?
It is at 38.14840, -86.23108 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Devils Backbone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry