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Weather Conditions for Backbone, Virginia : Alleghany County
Issued: 4:00 pm EDT Sep 13, 2026 Latitude: 37.7731789 Longitude: -80.1553422 View on Google Maps

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Sunny on This Afternoon Cloudy on Tonight Sunny on Monday Sunny on Tuesday Sunny on Wednesday 30% chance of rain on Thursday 40% chance of rain on Friday 30% chance of  on Saturday
High: 82°F Low: 63°F High: 80°F High: 80°F High: 86°F High: 86°F High: 84°F High: 79°F
Low: 52°F Low: 54°F Low: 60°F Low: 61°F Low: 62°F  
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Current Conditions at
LEWISBURG - (KLWB)
79°
Partly Cloudy
as of 3:51 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 65%
Dew Point: 66°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.04 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
5 MPH
300° Northwest
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 3200ft, Scattered at 6000ft
Current Conditions at
HOT SPRINGS - (KHSP)
72°
Clear
as of 4:35 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 78%
Dew Point: 64°F
Visibility: 7 Miles
Pressure: 30.10 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
8 MPH
300° Northwest
Current Conditions at
ROANOKE - (KROA)
86°
Feels like 88°F
Partly Cloudy
as of 3:54 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 51%
Dew Point: 66°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.96 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
9 MPH
280° West
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 7500ft
Current Conditions at
BLUEFIELD - (KBKW)
81°
Mostly Cloudy
as of 3:51 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 57%
Dew Point: 64°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.07 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
9 MPH
310° Northwest
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 2300ft, Broken at 3300ft, Broken at 5500ft
Sunny on This Afternoon This Afternoon... Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

Cloudy on Tonight Tonight... Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunny on Monday Monday... Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Mostly Clear on Monday Night Monday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.

Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Mostly Clear on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Sunny, with a high near 86.

Mostly Clear on Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

30% chance of rain Thursday Thursday... A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

30% chance of rain Thursday Night Thursday Night... A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

40% chance of rain Friday Friday... A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

30% chance of rain Friday Night Friday Night... A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

30% chance of  Saturday Saturday... A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Sun Almanac for Backbone, Virginia
Astronomical Sunrise 05:32 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 06:04 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:35 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 07:01 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 12 Hours 31 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 7:32 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 7:58 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 8:29 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 9:01 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 13 Hours 23 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 14 Hours 25 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 15 Hours 29 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Backbone, Virginia
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8%
Moon Age: 2.77 Days
Moon is currently above the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 243,797 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Backbone:
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Moonset:08:35 pm Sun9.3%
Moonrise:10:44 am Mon13.1%
High Moon:03:57 pm Mon14.6%
Moonset:09:03 pm Mon16.2%
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
First Quarter: Fri Sep 18
Full Moon: Sat Sep 26
Last Quarter: Sat Oct 3
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
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