Location & Surroundings
Devils Backbone is a ridge(s) in Indiana, United States, at 218 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Greencastle, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 840 km to the east. The nearest airport is Putnam County Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Devils Backbone is DE Gebirgskamm in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in Putnam County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Putnam 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
39° 36' 29" N, 86° 46' 41" W
- Elevation 218 m (DEM: 226 m)
- Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:35
- Sunrise 08:06
- Sunset 18:55
- Day length 10 h 49 min
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 15.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 366 W/m2.
Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,028.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 15.1 | 1.9 | 123 | 49 | 1,028.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.4 | 2.9 | 125 | 61 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.5 | 2.1 | 153 | 68 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 2.6 | 184 | 35 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 365.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 1.8 | 174 | 53 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 242.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.9 | 1.8 | 161 | 67 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.3 | 1.5 | 208 | 73 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 2.2 | 227 | 39 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 279.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.6 | 0.9 | 139 | 53 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 186.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 2.0 | 123 | 66 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.3 | 2.2 | 118 | 76 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 2.5 | 176 | 41 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 324.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.2 | 1.8 | 144 | 55 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 175.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Devils Backbone?
Now 15.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.5 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 366 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 08:06 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Devils Backbone?
Local time is 07:35. Time zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Devils Backbone?
Devils Backbone is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Devils Backbone?
Elevation about 218 m. DEM 226 m.
Where is Devils Backbone located?
It is at 39.60810, -86.77806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Devils Backbone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry