Backbone, VA
Unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia
Backbone is a small unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia. It is 4.4 miles NE of Callaghan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24426.
Backbone at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Alleghany County
- ZIP code
- 24426
- Nearest town
- Callaghan (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.7731, -80.1556
Weather in Backbone now
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Backbone weather by the hour
Backbone weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Backbone.
This week in Backbone
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Backbone
What is the weather usually like in Backbone?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 18.1 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Backbone: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV US (USC00469522), adjusted for the elevation of Backbone.
Backbone weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Backbone through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Backbone?
Backbone has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Backbone is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Backbone
The closest live webcam is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 3.0 miles NW of Backbone.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Backbone.
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Questions about Backbone
Where is Backbone, VA?
Backbone is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia, 4.4 miles NE of Callaghan.
What county is Backbone in?
Backbone is in Alleghany County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Backbone, VA?
The ZIP code for Backbone is 24426.
What is the nearest town to Backbone?
Callaghan, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Backbone?
Yes. The closest is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 3.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Backbone?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Backbone?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Backbone?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Backbone?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Backbone?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Backbone have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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