Location & Surroundings
Devils Backbone is a ridge(s) in West Virginia, United States, at 793 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Covington, 43 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 270 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dourif Airport, 3 km away.
Also known as: Huntersville Arch
Overview
Devils Backbone is ridge in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States.
It is located in Pocahontas County, United States.
The elevation is around 793 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Pocahontas 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° 10' 51" N, 80° 0' 26" W
- Elevation 793 m (DEM: 796 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:06
- Sunrise 07:33
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 11 h 2 min
Other ridge(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Devils Backbone
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Devils Backbone, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 19.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Temperature
4.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,026.2 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 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 351 | 72 | 1,026.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 0.6 | 353 | 29 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 492.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.1 | 1.9 | 335 | 75 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 275.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.5 | 1.7 | 322 | 74 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.4 | 1.9 | 323 | 86 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 2.4 | 349 | 25 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 491.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.1 | 2.1 | 334 | 70 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 274.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.2 | 1.6 | 345 | 78 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 4.3 | 1.8 | 18 | 87 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 1.6 | 116 | 41 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 473.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.4 | 1.1 | 79 | 78 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 264.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.0 | 0.8 | 90 | 88 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 2.6 | 0.4 | 102 | 94 | 1,034.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Devils Backbone?
Now 4.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 3.4 to 19.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 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 07:33 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Devils Backbone?
Local time is 19:06. Time zone: America/New_York (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 793 m. DEM 796 m.
Where is Devils Backbone located?
It is at 38.18096, -80.00728 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Devils Backbone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry