Location & Surroundings
The Backbone is a ridge(s) in Tennessee, United States, at 501 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dayton, 12 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 810 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Chickamauga Reservoir Airport, 22 km away.
Overview
The Backbone is ridge in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States.
It is located in Bledsoe County, United States.
The elevation is around 501 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Bledsoe 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° 29' 22" N, 85° 8' 36" W
- Elevation 501 m (DEM: 522 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
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 19:52
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 16:46
- Day length 10 h 44 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 11.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 19.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 325 W/m2.
Temperature
11.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,027.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 11.3 | 1.5 | 136 | 84 | 1,027.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.5 | 2.5 | 91 | 93 | 1,027.1 | 5.14 / 5.14 | 100 | 14.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.7 | 1.4 | 104 | 95 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.6 | 1.1 | 108 | 92 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 3.9 | 154 | 56 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 324.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.8 | 2.3 | 149 | 77 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 215.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.0 | 1.3 | 122 | 88 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.9 | 1.1 | 146 | 93 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.6 | 5.3 | 168 | 57 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 379.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 3.8 | 147 | 73 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 205.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 4.9 | 163 | 79 | 1,014.8 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 6.1 | 161 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.0 | 6.1 | 172 | 96 | 1,010.1 | 1.72 / 2.22 | 100 | 21.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Backbone?
Now 11.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 19.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 325 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 06:01 and sunset around 16:47 (local time). Day length about 10h 46m.
What is the local time in The Backbone?
Local time is 19:52. 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 501 m. DEM 522 m.
Where is The Backbone located?
It is at 35.48951, -85.14329 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Backbone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry