Location & Surroundings
Devils Backbone is a ridge(s) in Indiana, United States, at 255 m elevation. The nearest larger town is North Madison, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 710 km to the east. The nearest airport is Roberts Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Devils Backbone is DE Gebirgskamm in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in Jefferson County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Jefferson 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° 52' 53" N, 85° 13' 45" W
- Elevation 255 m (DEM: 255 m)
- Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:51
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 10 h 28 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 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 20.2 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 67 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
6.0 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,013.6 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 | 20.2 | 6.0 | 176 | 69 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 4.7 | 144 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 6.52 / 6.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 5.6 | 186 | 94 | 1,008.3 | 1.67 / 8.18 | 100 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 3.6 | 265 | 88 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 2.21 | 29 | 66.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.9 | 2.4 | 223 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.7 | 3.2 | 204 | 95 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 5.7 | 237 | 41 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 356.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.1 | 2.8 | 231 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 241.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.9 | 2.5 | 248 | 62 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.9 | 2.3 | 271 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.2 | 4.2 | 325 | 80 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 167.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.8 | 3.5 | 322 | 60 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 24.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.8 | 2.8 | 317 | 90 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Devils Backbone?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 20.2 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 67 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 07:10 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 10h 28m.
What is the local time in Devils Backbone?
Local time is 08:51. Time zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis (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 255 m. DEM 255 m.
Where is Devils Backbone located?
It is at 38.88145, -85.22912 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Devils Backbone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry