Location & Surroundings
Devils Backbone is a ridge(s) in California, United States, at 1,114 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Golden Hills, 17 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 3670 km to the east. The nearest airport is Shadow Mountain Airstrip, 13 km away.
Overview
Devils Backbone is DE Hügel in den Vereinigten Staaten.
It is located in Kern County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Kern 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
35° 17' 24" N, 118° 32' 17" W
- Elevation 1114 m (DEM: 1110 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
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 15:30
- Sunrise 06:59
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 21 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 11.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 23.4 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,020.5 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 | 11.4 | 3.6 | 101 | 28 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 4.8 | 69 | 14 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 234.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 8.4 | 58 | 15 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 627.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.5 | 3.9 | 77 | 29 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 20.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 7.9 | 69 | 25 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 12.6 | 81 | 16 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 231.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 11.2 | 91 | 18 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 621.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 5.7 | 89 | 28 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.2 | 4.8 | 89 | 27 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 4.1 | 91 | 16 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 226.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 3.4 | 112 | 16 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 614.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 4.2 | 109 | 32 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.7 | 1.8 | 106 | 42 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Devils Backbone?
Now 11.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 23.4 C, max wind 8.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 06:59 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 21m.
What is the local time in Devils Backbone?
Local time is 15:30. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Devils Backbone?
Devils Backbone is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Devils Backbone?
Elevation about 1,114 m. DEM 1,110 m.
Where is Devils Backbone located?
It is at 35.28996, -118.53814 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Devils Backbone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry