Location & Surroundings
Devils Backbone is a peak in Illinois, United States, at 274 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dixon, 20 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 1095 km to the east.
Overview
Devils Backbone is mountain in United States of America.
It is located in Ogle County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Ogle County
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 59' 18" N, 89° 21' 4" W
- Elevation 274 m (DEM: 273 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:53
- Sunrise 07:19
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 10 h 45 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 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 20.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 273 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
4.0 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,024.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 20.8 | 4.0 | 164 | 48 | 1,024.9 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 3.5 | 130 | 61 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 272.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.9 | 3.6 | 147 | 60 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 3.3 | 162 | 61 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 4.6 | 174 | 44 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 222.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 3.2 | 158 | 58 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 202.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.1 | 3.2 | 177 | 60 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.8 | 3.1 | 195 | 62 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.9 | 3.8 | 199 | 42 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 257.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.7 | 2.2 | 185 | 55 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 206.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.8 | 0.8 | 188 | 61 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.4 | 3.2 | 55 | 76 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.5 | 3.6 | 82 | 60 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 234.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Devils Backbone?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 20.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 273 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 07:18 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 10h 47m.
What is the local time in Devils Backbone?
Local time is 23:53. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Devils Backbone?
Devils Backbone is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Devils Backbone?
Elevation about 274 m. DEM 273 m.
Where is Devils Backbone located?
It is at 41.98836, -89.35122 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Devils Backbone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry