Location & Surroundings
The Backbone is a ridge(s) in Arkansas, United States, at 178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Batesville, 35 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 1320 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
The Backbone is ridge in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States.
It is located in Sharp County, United States.
The elevation is around 178 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Sharp 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
36° 5' 8" N, 91° 35' 55" W
- Elevation 178 m (DEM: 180 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:31
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 17:05
- Day length 10 h 30 min
Nearby
Weather in The Backbone
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Backbone, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 16.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 341 W/m2.
Temperature
5.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (343 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,023.4 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 5.9 | 0.8 | 343 | 72 | 1,023.4 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 1.5 | 261 | 79 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 2.4 | 292 | 41 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 341.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 1.3 | 281 | 50 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 313.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.7 | 2.2 | 286 | 55 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.0 | 2.2 | 317 | 66 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 2.4 | 229 | 36 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 341.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 2.2 | 199 | 49 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 303.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.5 | 2.1 | 248 | 54 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.7 | 1.1 | 273 | 52 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 2.0 | 199 | 48 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 176.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 2.3 | 154 | 70 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 200.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.0 | 1.8 | 219 | 74 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Backbone?
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 16.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 341 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 The Backbone today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 17:05 (local time). Day length about 10h 31m.
What is the local time in The Backbone?
Local time is 11:31. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is The Backbone?
The Backbone is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of The Backbone?
Elevation about 178 m. DEM 180 m.
Where is The Backbone located?
It is at 36.08563, -91.59875 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Backbone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry