Location & Surroundings
Devils Backbone is a ridge(s) in Kentucky, United States, at 213 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Winchester, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 625 km to the east. The nearest airport is Jordan Hill Farm Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Devils Backbone is DE Hügel in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in Estill County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Estill 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
37° 50' 26" N, 84° 5' 1" W
- Elevation 213 m (DEM: 213 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:55
- Sunrise 07:09
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 10 h 22 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 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.5 to 15.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 365 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,019.1 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 | 14.1 | 3.8 | 261 | 39 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.5 | 2.8 | 241 | 69 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 242.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.1 | 2.4 | 242 | 69 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.5 | 2.1 | 249 | 82 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 2.6 | 281 | 43 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 365.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.2 | 1.4 | 247 | 67 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 235.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.7 | 2.2 | 215 | 76 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.3 | 2.1 | 212 | 81 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 3.9 | 248 | 48 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 356.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.3 | 2.3 | 229 | 76 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 226.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.9 | 2.0 | 219 | 80 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.0 | 2.0 | 201 | 85 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 4.1 | 216 | 38 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 359.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Devils Backbone?
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.5 to 15.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 365 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 07:08 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in Devils Backbone?
Local time is 20:55. Time zone: America/New_York (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 213 m. DEM 213 m.
Where is Devils Backbone located?
It is at 37.84064, -84.08354 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Devils Backbone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry