Location & Surroundings
Hogback is a ridge(s) in West Virginia, United States, at 778 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Elkins, 42 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 220 km to the east. The nearest airport is Greater Gortner Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Hogback is ridge in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States.
It is located in Tucker County, United States.
The elevation is around 708 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Tucker 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° 13' 44" N, 79° 33' 16" W
- Elevation 778 m (DEM: 780 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:27
- Sunrise 07:11
- Sunset 19:05
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Weather in Hogback
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hogback, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 18.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 250 W/m2.
Temperature
12.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 12.5 | 0.7 | 250 | 89 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 313 | 67 | 1,017.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 56 | 249.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.2 | 0.5 | 106 | 87 | 1,018.0 | 0.07 / 0.17 | 26 | 207.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.5 | 1.5 | 130 | 94 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.9 | 1.4 | 169 | 90 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 3.2 | 253 | 37 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 552.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.9 | 1.0 | 183 | 75 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 279.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.9 | 2.0 | 173 | 65 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.3 | 2.2 | 180 | 66 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 4.6 | 263 | 37 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 540.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 2.1 | 183 | 73 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 320.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.9 | 2.6 | 182 | 63 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.4 | 3.2 | 221 | 69 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 3.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hogback?
Now 12.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 18.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 250 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 Hogback today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 19:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Hogback?
Local time is 15:27. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Hogback?
Hogback is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Hogback?
Elevation about 778 m. DEM 780 m.
Where is Hogback located?
It is at 39.22900, -79.55450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hogback in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry